India, Jan. 28 -- Ahead of India's highly anticipated GSLV-F15/NVS-02 rocket launch, ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan on Tuesday visited the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala to offer prayers for the success of the mission.

As per visuals released by news agency ANI, Dr V Narayanan was accompanied by a team of ISRO scientists and placed a model of the rocket at the deity's feet.

The ISRO scientists' team also performed a special prayer to seek divine blessings for their upcoming launch.

Speaking to ANI, Dr Narayanan said, "I am grateful that the Prime Minister has decided to sanction Rs.400 crores for the third launch pad at ISRO, which would enable the launching of heavier rockets into space."

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