Haridwar, June 26 -- Former South African President Jacob Zuma offered prayers at the Siddhpeeth Shri Dakshin Kali Temple in Haridwar during his visit to Uttarakhand on Friday.

He was accompanied by South Africa's High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal and also met Niranjani Akhara Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri during his visit.

Zuma visited the revered Siddhpeeth Shri Dakshin Kali Mandir and offered prayers at the temple. He later interacted with spiritual leaders and devotees present at the temple premises.

Speaking to the media, Niranjani Akhara Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri said that Zuma's visit marked his first trip to Haridwar and that the former South African President had come to seek blessings at the t...