President Murmu offers prayers at Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple in Nadi

President Droupadi Murmu visited the Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple in Nadi, the largest Hindu temple in the Pacific region. She is in Fiji from August 5-7 at the invitation of its President Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere, marking the first visit by an Indian head of state to the archipelago nation.

During her state visit to Fiji, President Droupadi Murmu paid her respects at the Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple in Nadi, which is among the largest Hindu temples in the Pacific region. She was warmly welcomed at the temple by members of the Fijian Indian community. The Ministry of External Affairs also commented on the visit, stating that it was a special moment to celebrate the cultural connection between the two countries.

Following her visit to Fiji, Murmu will travel to New Zealand and Timor-Leste as part of her six-day three-nation visit. The aim of her visit is to further India’s Act East Policy, according to the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi.

During her visit, President Murmu was conferred the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the highest civilian award in the country. She also addressed the Fijian Parliament and the Indian community in Fiji, expressing her gratitude for their preservation of culture, language, and tradition. She also praised the Indian diaspora for serving as a living bridge in strengthening the friendship between the two countries.