Janakpur: President Ramchandra Paudel made a visit to the Janaki Temple in Janakpurdham, where he performed worship and conducted various religious rituals. During his visit, President Paudel lit the 'Akhanda Deep' or the eternal lamp and paid homage to the parental home of Sita Mata. He also participated in the Akhanda Kirtan, which involves the nonstop singing of hymns, and partook in the prasad.

The main priest of the Janaki Temple, Ram Tapeshwar Das, extended a warm welcome to the Head of State during his visit.

Prior to this, President Paudel was welcomed at the Janakpur Airport by Chief of Madhes Province Hari Shankar Mishra, Chief Minister Saroj Yadav, former Deputy Prime Minister Bimalendra Nidhi, federal lawmakers, the Mayor, and chiefs of the security forces.

President Paudel is scheduled to inaugurate the Mahendra Narayan Nidhi Mithila Cultural Centre's assembly hall in Janakpurdham later in the day. He will also receive a civic reception from the Janakpurdham Sub-metropolitan City at the assembly hall. The Mayor of Janakpurdham Sub-metropolis, ManojKumar Saha, stated that the Sub-metropolis is offering a civic felicitation and special honors to President Paudel.