Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand), Oct 12 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand where he performed the ‘darshan’ of Adi Kailash and offered his prayers there.
Later, Modi paid obeisance to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and performed meditation there.
The Prime Minister also visited the Parvati Kund temple located near the Adi Kailash where he meditated for some time at the entrance of the temple before entering it and performed a puja.
Modi is on a one-day visit to Uttarakhand where he first visited the Adi Kailash and then Gunji village, which is located 70 km away from Dharchula town in Pithoragarh.
The locals welcomed the Prime Minister displaying local traditions and wearing traditional costumes.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was also seen with the Prime Minister Modi during which the latter also interacted with the local people there and met the ITBP personnel.
According to Pithoragarh District Magistrate, Reena Joshi, the path to Nabhidhang, Om Parvat and Kailash View Point goes from the right side of Gunji village, while the path to Adi Kailash and Joling Kong goes from the left side.Therefore, this village is suitable for the convenience of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims.
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