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PM Narendra Modi offers prayers at Muktinath temple in Nepal.  


Date:- 12 May 2018


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday prayed at Nepal’s iconic Muktinath temple that is regarded sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists.

Modi wore Buddhist traditional red dress and carried out rituals both according to the Hindu and Buddhist tradition.

Modi will also offer prayers at Pashupatinath temple after his return from Muktinath. This will be followed by a meeting with leaders of political parties of Nepal.

He is scheduled to attend a civic reception hosted by Kathmandu Metropolitan City at Rashtriya Sabha Griha before returning to New Delhi.

High-security alert has been maintained in Mustang in view of Modi’s visit. The local administration has put in place a special security plan to make Modi’s visit safe and systematic.

Muktinath Temple located in Muktinath Valley is regarded as a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists. The temple is at an altitude of 3,710 metres at the foot of the Thorong La in mountainous Mustang district. PTI

 Courtesy:  Tribune 12052018