Indian president performs puja at Pashupatinath

<p>President of India Pranab Mukherjee performed special pooja at the Pashupatinath temple today.</p><p>On this special occasion, he also offered prayers to the Basuki Temple, the Surya (sun) God, Narayana, Bhairab, and other gods and goddesses, and deities on the premises of the temple.</p><p>The high-profile guest from the southern neighbour performed the special pooja with the established rituals that included Panchamrit snan and the Rudri Path (chanting of Rudri scriptures). <br><br>Prior to this, the Indian President signed on the Visitors Book kept there on which he mentioned that India would assist in the reconstruction of the Pashupati area. <br><br><br></p>