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Watch: PM Modi, in ‘veshti’, offers prayers at Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple

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Watch: PM Modi, in ‘veshti’, offers prayers at Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple

Watch: PM Modi, in ‘veshti’, offers prayers at Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in poll-bound Tamil Nadu and visited the centuries-old Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple in Madurai.

For his visit to the temple, the Prime Minister opted to wear traditional attire - 'veshti' which he paired with a white shirt and angvastram.

A grand welcome was given to him by people who lined the streets along with traditional drum players.

The Prime Minister offered prayers at the temple where he was apprised about its significance and history.

Watch the full video for more.


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