Kerala visit
President Droupadi Murmu Makes History as First Woman Head of State to Offer Prayers at Sabarimala Temple
Oct 23, 2025 02:50 am CST
President Droupadi Murmu made history as the first female head of state to visit the sacred Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, Kerala. Following traditional rituals including washing her feet in the Pampa river and carrying the sacred irumudikkettu bundle, she ascended the 18 holy steps and offered prayers for the nation's wellbeing. Her landmark visit marks only the second time an Indian President has journeyed to this remote hill shrine.
President Murmu's Helicopter Causes Helipad Collapse During Historic Sabarimala Temple Visit in Kerala
Oct 22, 2025 01:59 pm CST
During President Droupadi Murmu's historic visit to Sabarimala temple, a newly constructed helipad at Pramadam Stadium collapsed under her helicopter. As the first woman head of state to visit the Lord Ayyappa shrine, her four-day Kerala tour continues with various ceremonial engagements despite this unexpected incident that required emergency personnel to free the Indian Air Force Mi-17 aircraft.