PM Modi Offers Prayers At Iconic Kali Temple During Bangladesh Visit

PM Modi received a traditional welcome at the temple, where he was seen sitting on the floor and offering prayers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at the centuries-old Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Shatkhira district of Bangladesh on the second day of his visit to the nation. PM @narendramodi places hand made Mukut on Ma Kali.Mukut made of silver with gold plating. Hand made over three weeks by a traditional artisan. pic.twitter.com/xNg0pjrmkZ The temple, located at a village called Ishwaripur bordering India, is a popular destination for devotees on both sides of the border. PM Modi received a traditional welcome at the temple, where he was seen sitting on the floor and offering prayers. He also placed a "hand-made Mukut (crown)" on the Goddess, which is made of silver with gold plating and was crafted over three weeks by a traditional artisan, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.