JANAKPURDHAM, March 20: Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited and performed worship at the famous religious site Janaki Temple in Janakpurdham on Friday.
The PM arrived here by Nepali Army helicopter this morning and performed a special worship at the famous Janaki Temple.
On that occasion, the temple's head priest, Mahant Ramtapeswar Das and his successor Mahant Ramroshan Das welcomed the Prime Minister to the temple and offered her garlands and prasad. The temple priests recited hymns of blessings on the occasion.
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After the worship, Prime Minister Karki circumambulated the temple, observed it, and gathered necessary information. Thereafter, while having a brief conversation with journalists, she said that her visit to Janakpurdham was purely for religious purposes.
PM Karki stated that Janakpurdham is a highly important place in Nepal from a religious and cultural perspective. She mentioned that the government is committed to the preservation and promotion of religious and historical heritages across the country, including Janakpurdham.
The Prime Minister stated that the government's goal is to develop Janakpurdham as an international religious tourism destination.
She added that the interim government is focused on good governance, development and stability according to the expectations of the people and expressed commitment to move forward in cooperation with all parties.
Before this, the Minister for Home, Communication and Law of Madhesh Province, Fakira Mahato, along with the Chief Secretary and heads of security agencies of Madhesh Province and districts, and the Chief District Officer of Dhanusha, Prem Prasad Luintel, had welcomed the Prime Minister at the Janakpur Airport.
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