Updated On: 03 February, 2026 02:32 PM IST | Bhubaneswar/Jajpur | PTI
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday visited the Biraja temple in Odisha’s Jajpur district, where she performed the ‘pinda daan’ ritual at the sacred ‘Navi Gaya’ pool for the salvation of her ancestors’ souls. Elaborate security arrangements were made for the visit, with around 600 personnel deployed

President Droupadi Murmu during a visit to Biraja Temple. Pic/PTI
President Droupadi Murmu visited Biraja temple in Odisha`s Jajpur district on Tuesday morning to perform the `pinda daan` ritual.
Elaborate security arrangements have been made at the temple, with about 600 security personnel deployed for the presidential visit, officials said.