Historic Visit: President Droupadi Murmu at Sabarimala Temple
President Droupadi Murmu became the first female head of state to visit the Sabarimala temple, continuing a tradition began by former President V V Giri in the 1970s. Her visit included prayers at other local shrines, traditional rituals, and interactions with local dignitaries during her four-day visit to Kerala.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Pathanamthitta | Updated: 22-10-2025 14:03 IST | Created: 22-10-2025 14:03 IST
- Country:
- India
President Droupadi Murmu made a historic visit to Sabarimala on Wednesday, marking the first time a female head of state has prayed at the Lord Ayyappa temple.
She carried out traditional rituals, including washing her feet in the Pampa river and receiving a sacred bundle from the temple priest, amidst strict security and restricted public access.
The President’s visit is part of a wider four-day tour of Kerala, featuring cultural events and meetings with key state figures, reflecting her engagement with multiple cultural and religious communities in India.
Advertisement
ALSO READ
-
President Murmu Celebrates Chhath Puja at Presidential Estate
-
President Murmu Invited to Historical Commemoration at Anandpur Sahib
-
Justice Sankaran Leads Inventory at Sabarimala Amid Gold Controversy
-
Gold Disappearance at Sabarimala: Prime Accused Under Intense Investigation
-
BJP Intensifies Protest Over Sabarimala Gold-Plating Scandal