Mauritius President’s religious visit to Andhra , worships in the temple

Amaravati: President of Mauritius Dharambir Gokhul offered prayers at the Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple in Mangalagiri on Monday. Officials of the ancient temple extended a traditional welcome to the Mauritian President upon his arrival.
Dharambir Gokhul is on a five-day visit to Andhra Pradesh. He arrived on Saturday and attended the World Telugu Conference in Guntur on Sunday.
Meanwhile, later in the day, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will meet the visiting President.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the President of Mauritius will also visit Tirupati, Tirumala, and offer prayers at the Sri Venkateswara Temple. He will also visit other temples in Srikalahasti.
Earlier, during his speech at the World Telugu Conference, Dharambir Gokhul said that the language is more than just a way of communication, but rather a living civilization with a spiritual heritage.
He said, “Telugu is not just a language; it is a living civilization and has a deep spiritual heritage.”
Gokhool described the World Telugu Conference as a landmark event bringing together the Telugu diaspora from around the world.

Emphasizing the importance of Telugu, he said that the language has evolved from a regional identity to a global one. He noted that Telugu is now spoken in over 50 foreign countries.

He stated that the Telugu community in Mauritius plays a significant role in nation-building, noting that Telugu is taught exclusively in the formal education system at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.

Gokhool highlighted the important role of Telugu culture in Mauritius’ multicultural fabric and the long-standing people-to-people ties between India and Mauritius.

He emphasized that the partnership between the two countries is rooted in shared history, values, and civilizational continuity.

He noted that high-level visits between the two countries in 2025 have further strengthened bilateral relations.

The President of Mauritius said that beyond political boundaries, diplomatic relations, language and heritage are examples of strengthening ties between the two countries.
He believes that India’s linguistic diversity is very compatible with Mauritius’ multicultural values.