Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 21: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday evening, commencing her four-day official visit to Kerala. She was warmly received at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport by Kerala Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and other senior dignitaries.

Governor of Kerala Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister Shri Pinarayi Vijayan and Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Shri George Kurian received President Droupadi Murmu on her arrival at Thiruvananthapuram. pic.twitter.com/QJRPHwbOIF

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The President’s visit includes a series of significant engagements across the state. On Wednesday, she is scheduled to visit the revered Sabarimala temple for darshan, marking a spiritual highlight of her itinerary. The temple, nestled in the Western Ghats, is one of the most prominent pilgrimage sites in South India.

On Thursday, President Murmu will unveil a statue of former President K. R. Narayanan at the Kerala Raj Bhavan. The event is expected to be attended by top state officials and dignitaries, honoring Narayanan’s legacy as a distinguished statesman and the first Dalit President of India.

Security arrangements have been tightened across key locations, and the state government has coordinated closely with the President’s office to ensure a smooth itinerary.