Chief Justice of India visits Tirupati Lord Venkateswara Temple

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Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, on Apr 6 visited the Lord Venkateswara temple in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati and offered prayers at the hilltop shrine in what marked his maiden visit to the temple town.

He was accorded a traditional welcome at the main entrance by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Executive Officer J Syamala Rao and Additional EO Venkaiah Chowdary, amid Vedic chants and customary honours.

During his visit, the Chief Justice received Sesha Vastram (sacred cloth) and Vedaseervachanam (Vedic blessings) at the Ranganayakula Mandapam. He was also presented with Theertha Prasadam (holy water) and a laminated photograph of Lord Venkateswara.