Amaravati, Feb. 18 -- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant offered prayers at Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala on Monday.

"I came here to offer prayers at Tirupati Balaji Temple. International Temple Connect Mahakumbh is taking place for the second time in the country after Varanasi. Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis ji and Temple representatives from all over the country have come here for this program," Sawant said.

He further said that temple tourism will increase more in the country after this Mahakumbh and spirituality in the country will also increase.

"There will be huge benefits and the spirituality in the country will increase this year. I convey my very best wishes for the Temple Connect Mahakumbh...