TN Guv offers prayers to Lord Balaji
Earlier on his arrival at the main entrance of the temple, TTD Chairman BR Naidu and temple priests welcomed him.
After the Governor had darshan, Vedic pundits offered him Vedasirvachanam at Ranganayakula Mandapam. The Chairman presented Lord's laminated photo, 2025 TTD Calendars and Diaries.
Temple Deputy EO Lokanadham and others were present.
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