Governor prays at Srirangam temple
Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar visited the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam to offer prayers. During his visit, he participated in traditional rituals and interacted with temple staff and the resident elephant.
Why it matters
The visit highlights the intersection of state governance and religious institutions in regional cultural life.
Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar on Saturday offered worship at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam.
Officials of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment and priests of the temple received the Governor with the poornakumbha mariayadhai at Ranga Ranga gopuram. Mr. Arlekar later offered prayers to Lord Ranganatha and Sri Ranganayaki Thayar.
Travelling by a battery car, the Governor visited Sri Chakkarathazhvar sannadhi, Ramanujar sannadhi and Garudazhvar sannadhi. He fed fruits to temple elephant ‘Andal’.
Published - September 12, 2026 05:13 pm IST
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