President Droupadi Murmu visits revered Maa Biraja Temple in Jajpur today during her six-day Odisha homecoming.
Sacred Rituals
Elaborate security and decorations surround the temple. She’ll perform ‘Pinda Dana’ oblations for ancestors at Nabhi Gaya within the complex—first presidential visit since Independence.
Packed Itinerary
Later, she heads to Balasore as chief guest for Fakir Mohan University’s 12th convocation: tributes to poet Fakir Mohan Senapati, unveils Atal Bihari Vajpayee statue, inaugurates 1000-seater hall. Evening travel to Puri for tomorrow’s Jagannath Temple darshan.