Mauritius Prime Minister Offers Prayers at Tirumala Temple in India

Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam of Mauritius on Monday offered prayers at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, India, reinforcing deep cultural and diplomatic ties between the two nations. This visit, part of his eight-day state tour, underscores shared heritage and ongoing collaboration.

The prime minister’s temple darshan, attended by senior Andhra Pradesh officials, highlights Mauritius’s enduring spiritual connections with India and bolsters bilateral goodwill.

Diplomatic Visit Strengthens Cultural Bonds

At Tirumala’s Dwajasthambam, Mr Ramgoolam was welcomed by Andhra Pradesh Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy and TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu. A 30-member Mauritian delegation accompanied him, reflecting the importance Mauritius places on this pilgrimage.

Arrival: Warm reception on Tirupati airport’s red carpet
Officials: Felicitations by Minister Reddy and TTD EO Anil Kumar Singhal
Delegation: Includes family members and senior diplomats

Temple Rituals and Ceremonies

Following the darshan, Vedic scholars performed Veda Āśīrvachanam at the Ranganayakula Mandapam. The prime minister participated in the traditional aarti ceremony and received prasadam before concluding his visit.

Rituals: Dwajasthambam prayers, Veda blessings, aarti performance
Duration: Approximately one hour of devotional activities
Offerings: Tirtha prasadam presented by temple authorities

Broader State Tour Highlights

Earlier on Monday, Dr Ramgoolam visited the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya and met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to review bilateral cooperation in education, renewable energy, and maritime security. During his eight-day itinerary, the Mauritian leader has aimed to expand economic partnerships while honoring cultural heritage.