President Kovind arrives in TN, visits Kalam memorial

President Ramnath Kovind today offered prayers at the Sri Ramanathaswamy temple here as he embarked on his first tour of Tamil Nadu since assuming office in July.

Kovind, who was accompanied by his wife and daughter, was received at the temple gate by the priest and other officials with the traditional "Poorna Kumbha Mariyathai" (temple honours).

"It has been a pleasure to visit this historic and holy temple which signifies that good always prevails over evil...the visit has filled me with immense peace and happiness.... My appreciation to all those who work tirelessly to maintain the splendour of this temple," Kovind wrote in the visitors' book at the temple.