President visits Somnath temple

Rajkot, Oct 3 (PTI) President of India Pratibha Patil,
who is on a five day visit to western state Gujarat, Saturday
visited famous Lord Shiva temple of Somnath to offer prayers.

Patil, along with her relatives, arrived at the temple
around noon. Elaborate security arrangements were already in
place and the temple was kept closed for general public during
her visit.

Earlier in the day, Patil visited the Gir Sanctuary,
where she spent around two hours spotting the endangered
Asiatic lions.

Patil is scheduled to visit the union territory of Diu
later in the day where she will stay till Sunday morning.

The president will be given a "guard of honour" there
and is scheduled to attend a cultural programme. She will
visit "Nagva Beach" and "Saint Paul Church" in Diu Sunday. PTI
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