PM Modi in Uttarakhand: Performs puja at Parvati Kund, to lay foundation for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4,200 cr investment projects

During his visit, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects and address a public meeting to the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.

Published on: Oct 12, 2023 12:37 PM IST

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday kicked off his daylong visit to Uttarakhand by visiting the Adi Kailash peak and performing puja at Parvati Kund in Devbhoomi.  (PTI)

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PM Modi and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at Parvati Kund, in Pithoragarh. PM Modi was seen donning a traditional tribal attire, which included a turban and 'ranga' (upper body garment). (PTI)

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PM Modi performed an 'aarti' and blew the conch shell at the Shiva-Parvati temple situated along the banks of Parvati Kund in Jolingkong.  (PTI)

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PM Modi also briefly sat in meditation with folded hands, in front of both the Adi Kailash peak and in Jolingkong.  (PTI)

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PM Modi then visited the border village of Gunji where he interacted with locals and security personnel, and attended an exhibition of local products and artefacts.  (PTI)

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After his programme at Gunji, PM Modi will leave for Jageshwar Dham, an ancient temple dedicated to lord Shiva, about 15 km away.  (PTI)

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After offering puja, parikrama around the jyotirlinga and meditation at Jageshwar Dham, PM Modi will have a traditional Kumaoni lunch.  (PTI)

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Following this, PM Modi will return to Pithoragarh where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹4,200 crore before addressing a public meeting at the S S Waldia Sports Stadium. (PTI)

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PM Modi poses with security forces personnel pose in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. (PTI)

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PM Modi was accompanied by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. They were accorded a warm traditional welcome. (PTI)