India, June 21 -- President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at tribal sacred sites, including Gosani Peeth and the Santhali and Ho Jaheras, at Pahadpur village in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district.

The PM's visit to Pahadpur, the native village of the president's late husband Shyam Charan Murmu, was held amid unprecedented security arrangements and away from media glare.

Murmu, who was already present in the village, received the prime minister on his arrival. Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome by residents, with drumbeats, flowers and traditional tribal dances.

The president and the PM first visited Gosani Peeth, then walked to the Santhali and Ho Jaheras, where they planted saplings.

While ...