President Droupadi Murmu conducted ancestral rituals at Vishnupad Temple during the Pitru Paksha festival on Saturday. She became the first serving President to perform pind daan ceremonies for departed family members. The traditional rites took place under supervision from Rajesh Lal Katariar, who maintains genealogical records for families from her native Upar Beda village in Odisha. Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and senior officials attended the ceremony.
Authorities implemented extensive security measures throughout Gaya for the presidential visit. Multiple police units controlled traffic and monitored the route from Gaya International Airport to the temple complex. The President traveled by special Indian Air Force aircraft before taking road transport through the city. Officials restricted vehicle movement during her journey and established barricades at strategic locations along the convoy path.
Authorities implemented extensive security measures throughout Gaya for the presidential visit. Multiple police units controlled traffic and monitored the route from Gaya International Airport to the temple complex. The President traveled by special Indian Air Force aircraft before taking road transport through the city. Officials restricted vehicle movement during her journey and established barricades at strategic locations along the convoy path.
