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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited Nepal’s iconic Muktinath temple and offered special prayer there. Situated at 3710 metres above the sea level in Mustang district, Muktinath temple is regarded sacred by Hindus and Buddhists. Mr Modi wore a Buddhist traditional red dress and carried out rituals both according to the Hindu and Buddhist tradition.
After praying, he also greeted and interacted with people waiting at the temple premises. Mr Modi has become the first world leader to pay homage at the main sanctum of Muktinath temple.
Prime Minister also visited world famous Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu and worship Lord Shiva. Mr Modi also met leaders of various political parties of Nepal. He will also attend a reception to be hosted by the Indian Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri.
Prime Minister Modi will also attend a civic reception to be hosted in his honour by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City. Mr Modi arrived in Nepal yesterday on a two-day visit to the Himalayan nation.