Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad Congress chief temple run in Gods Own Country

Congress president Rahul Gandhi visited the Thirunelli Temple where his father Rajiv Gandhi’s ashes were immersed in the Papanasini river on Wednesday. As per the priest's directions, he has performed all rituals for his grandmother, father, forefathers and victims of Pulwama terror attack in February. (Photo: Congress)

Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad

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Congress president Rahul Gandhi visited the Thirunelli Temple where his father Rajiv Gandhi’s ashes were immersed in the Papanasini river on Wednesday. As per the priest's directions, he has performed all rituals for his grandmother, father, forefathers and victims of Pulwama terror attack in February. (Photo: Congress)

Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad

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Rahul Gandhi is contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Wayanad as well, apart from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh. (Photo: Congress)

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Thirunelli Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Maha Vishnu on the side of Brahmagiri hill in Kerala, near the border with Karnataka state. (Photo: Congress)

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The temple is at an altitude of about 900 metre in north Wayanad in a valley surrounded by mountains and beautiful forests. (Photo: Congress)

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The famous incarnation of Lord Vishnu Parasurama is reputed to have visited Thirunelli and performed last rites of his father sage Jamadagni. He also took immersion in the Papanasini to wipe away sins committed in killing Kshatriyas. (Photo: Congress)

Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad

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I understand there are complex problems here. I am not here to tell you my Mann Ki Baat... I want to know what is in your hearts, Rahul Gandhi said while addressing a rally in Wayanad. (Photo: Congress)

Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad

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I'm not like PM of India, I'll not come here & lie to you because I respect your intelligence, wisdom abd understanding, said Rahul Gandhi at Wayanad. (Photo: Congress)

Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad

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I don't want to have a relationship of couple of months with you, I want to have a life long relationship with you, says Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad. (Photo: Congress)