PM Narendra Modi performs special prayers at Janaki temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited the famed Janaki temple in this Nepalese town and performed a special 16-step worship ceremony, becoming the first Indian premier to hold such a prayer at the 20th-century temple. Modi, who arrived here today on a two-day state visit to Nepal, directly went to the Janaki temple, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Sita, from the airport. Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli welcomed his Indian counterpart upon his arrival at the temple complex. Watch News Nation’s special coverage to know more details regarding PM Modi’s Nepal tour.