Updated On: 10 November, 2023 05:00 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the Sri Padmavati Ammavari Temple in Tiruchanur ahead on Diwali celebrations. Pics/CMO

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CM Shinde was accompanied by his family, during his two-day visit to Tirupati
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The temple officials welcomed the Chief Minister and his family with traditional rituals

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Vedic scholars blessed CM Shinde and his family and presented him with theerthaprasadams
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CM Shinde also paid obeisance to the flag pole and visited the Goddess Sri Padmavati

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The visit to the temple was part of the Chief Minister Shinde`s itinerary during his visit to Tirupati
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The Sri Padmavati Ammavari Temple is a famous temple dedicated to the goddess Padmavati, located in Tiruchanur, Andhra Pradesh

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The temple is known for its beautiful architecture and is a popular destination for devotees from all over the country
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