India, Feb. 3 -- President of India Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday visited the famous Maa Biraja Temple in Jajpur district as part of her five-day tour to Odisha.

First-ever presidential visit to Biraja Temple This marked the first visit by a sitting President of India to the historic temple, a significant moment for the temple servitors as well as devotees.

Pind Daan ritual at sacred Navigaya During her visit, the President offered pind daan-a sacred ritual performed for ancestors-at Navigaya, also known as Nabhi Gaya. After completing the ritual, she had darshan of Maa Biraja, the presiding deity, and offered prayers at the temple.

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