CJI Surya Kant Offers Prayers at Guruvayur Temple in Kerala
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant visited Guruvayur temple, witnessed the Seveli procession and received traditional temple honours.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant offered prayers at the Sreekrishna temple in Guruvayur on Saturday, seeking the blessings of Guruvayurappan.
He arrived at the temple around 3.45 p.m. Guruvayur Devaswom chairperson A.V. Gopinath, managing committee member K.S. Balagopal and administrator S. Harigopal received him at the temple.
The officials escorted the CJI into the temple as the Seveli procession was under way. Surya Kant witnessed the ritual before proceeding to the Nalambalam for darshan.
Offerings and temple honours
The CJI also offered fruits to the Devaswom elephants that had taken part in the Seveli procession. The Devaswom presented him with prasadam that included sandalwood paste, or kalabham, a garland and fruit offerings.
Temple Thantri P.C. Dineshan Namboothiripad presented Surya Kant with a metal sculpture depicting Krishna playing the flute. The CJI completed his temple visit and left Guruvayur around 4.30 p.m.
Source: The Hindu
Frequently asked questions
Who offered prayers at the Guruvayur temple?
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant offered prayers at the Sreekrishna temple in Guruvayur.
When did Surya Kant arrive at the temple?
He arrived at around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday.
What ritual did Surya Kant witness at the temple?
He witnessed the Seveli procession before proceeding to the Nalambalam for darshan.
What gift did the temple Thantri present to Surya Kant?
Temple Thantri P.C. Dineshan Namboothiripad presented him with a metal sculpture of Krishna playing the flute.
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