Amit Shah worships at Meenakshi temple in Tamil NaduOn his arrival, Shah was welcomed by Madurai Aadheenam pontiff Sri La a Sri Harihara Sri Gnanasambanda Desika Swamigal. The pontiff presented the minister with a saffron shawl and gave him spiritual books.
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Amoy Shah at the Meenakshi temple in Madurai, June 8, 2025.
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Madurai: Union Home Minister Amit Shah prayed at the Meenakshi temple here on Sunday and he was accorded a traditional welcome by the temple priests.
On his arrival, Shah was welcomed by Madurai Aadheenam pontiff Sri La a Sri Harihara Sri Gnanasambanda Desika Swamigal. The pontiff presented the minister with a saffron shawl and gave him spiritual books.
Later, temple priests accorded him a ceremonial reception and Shah, accompanied by BJP leaders including Nainar Nagendran and Union Minister of State L Murugan, prayed at the famed ancient temple.
Police has made elaborate security arrangements in view of Shah's visit.