Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Mauritius President Visits Tirupati Temples
The President of Mauritius, Mr. Dharambeer Gokhool, went to some very important temples in a place called Tirupati in India.
He prayed at the Tiruchanoor Temple to a goddess named Padmavathi and then went to the Srikalahasti Temple to pray to Lord Siva.
Many important people welcomed him, and he was given special things like holy water and blessings.
He arrived at an airport called Renigunta and stayed at a guest house in Tirumala.
The next day, he went to the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple and had special prayers and ceremonies.
He also visited a Vedic school and talked about setting up a similar school in Mauritius.
He said that teachers are very important and that Mauritius wants to develop like Andhra Pradesh with a mix of culture, tradition, and modern technology.
Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool visited Tiruchanoor and Srikalahasti temples in Tirupati district.
He offered special prayers to Goddess Padmavathi at Tiruchanoor and Lord Siva at Srikalahasti.
The President was received by various officials and temple authorities at both locations.
He arrived at Renigunta Airport and was given a ceremonial welcome by senior officials.
President Gokhool stayed overnight at the Sri Padmavathi Guest House in Tirumala and visited the Lord Venkateswara Temple on Wednesday, where he participated in special ceremonies and prayers.
- Who
- Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool
- What
- Visited major temples in Tirupati district and offered prayers
- When
- Tuesday (current day), with a scheduled visit to Lord Venkateswara Temple on Wednesday
- Where
- Tiruchanoor Temple, Srikalahasti Temple, Renigunta Airport, Sri Padmavathi Guest House, Tirumala, Sri Venkateswara Veda Vignana Peetham
- Why
- Part of a two-day tour to offer prayers, interact with officials, and promote cultural and educational collaboration
Cultural Exchange
Educational Collaboration
Cultural Exchange
Cultural Exchange
The visit emphasizes the cultural and religious ties between Mauritius and India, promoting mutual understanding and respect.
Educational Collaboration
The visit is primarily a diplomatic gesture to strengthen bilateral relations, focusing on cultural diplomacy.
Educational Collaboration
Cultural Exchange
The establishment of a Vedic school in Mauritius highlights the importance of cultural education and the preservation of traditional knowledge.
Educational Collaboration
The collaboration with TTD for the Vedic school in Mauritius aims to enhance educational opportunities and foster academic exchange.
- Person
- Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool
- Places Visited
- Tiruchanoor Temple, Srikalahasti Temple, Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Sri Venkateswara Veda Vignana Peetham
- Prayers Offered
- Goddess Padmavathi, Lord Siva, Sri Venkateswara Swamy, Sri Godadevi Ammavaru
- Arrival Location
- Renigunta Airport
- Stay Location
- Sri Padmavathi Guest House, Tirumala
- Next Visit
- Lord Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala (Wednesday)
- Special Ceremonies
- Veda Asheervachanam, special prayers at Ananda Nilayam
- Gifts Received
- Lamination photo of Srivaru, prasadams
