#ModiInNepal: PM Modi offers prayer at iconic Muktinath temple
What's the story
PM Narendra Modi on Saturday prayed at Nepal's iconic Muktinath temple regarded sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists.
Modi wore Buddhist traditional red dress and carried out rituals both according to the Hindu and Buddhist tradition.
He will also offer prayers at Pashupatinath temple after his return from Muktinath. This will be followed by meeting with leaders of political parties of Nepal.
Here's more.
Details
Muktinath Temple is considered sacred place for both Hindus, Buddhists
The Muktinath Temple is regarded as a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists located in Muktinath Valley. The temple at an altitude of 3,710 meters at the foot of the Thorong La pass in mountainous Mustang district.
PM Modi is scheduled to attend a civic reception hosted by Kathmandu Metropolitan City at Rastriya Sabha Griha before returning to New Delhi.
Information
Special security plans to make Modi's visit safe in Nepal
A high-security alert has been maintained in Mustang in view of PM Modi's visit. The local administration had put in place a special security plan to make Modi's visit safe and systematic.