Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Thrissur, Kerala and offered prayers at Sri Krishna Temple in Guruvayur. Many are terming PM Modi's visit to the temple as a blend of technology and tradition as he made a digital transaction to pay for the rituals.
According to sources, PM Modi paid an amount of Rs 39,421 for Saturday's ceremonies in advance.
PM Modi has been urging the entire nation to use digital payments solutions and ditch cash transactions as it is hassle-free and leaves no scope for black money transactions.
Since demonetisation, there has been a gradual increase in the number of digital transactions in the country and almost all business and non-profits use digital payments. Now, even temples and other religious places accept pooja donations and charity via digital payments.
This is a positive development for millions of temple-goers who are required to stand in serpentine queues, often missing their chance to offer pooja. Introducing digital payment solutions to book pooja slots has made the entire process significantly convenient.
Netizens were quick to highlight the fact that the PM had paid the amount for the pooja using digital payments at the 5000-year-old Guruvayur temple.
PM Modi offered prayers at the famed Sri Krishna Temple after landing near Guruvayur at around 9:50 am. He reached Guruvayur in a special helicopter from Kochi Naval Airport.
After an hour-long 'darshan' at the temple, the prime minister addressed a party meeting Abhinandan Sabha being organised by the BJP Kerala State committee.
This will be his first public meeting after assuming the PM's post for a second term.
Later in the day, PM Modi is expected to leave for visits Maldives today where he will be will jointly inaugurating two defence-related projects - a coastal surveillance radar system and composite training centre for Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF).
Article Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/tradition-meets-tech-pm-modi-goes-digital-to-offer-pooja-at-guruvayur-temple-1544818-2019-06-08
According to sources, PM Modi paid an amount of Rs 39,421 for Saturday's ceremonies in advance.
PM Modi has been urging the entire nation to use digital payments solutions and ditch cash transactions as it is hassle-free and leaves no scope for black money transactions.
Since demonetisation, there has been a gradual increase in the number of digital transactions in the country and almost all business and non-profits use digital payments. Now, even temples and other religious places accept pooja donations and charity via digital payments.
This is a positive development for millions of temple-goers who are required to stand in serpentine queues, often missing their chance to offer pooja. Introducing digital payment solutions to book pooja slots has made the entire process significantly convenient.
Netizens were quick to highlight the fact that the PM had paid the amount for the pooja using digital payments at the 5000-year-old Guruvayur temple.
PM Modi offered prayers at the famed Sri Krishna Temple after landing near Guruvayur at around 9:50 am. He reached Guruvayur in a special helicopter from Kochi Naval Airport.
After an hour-long 'darshan' at the temple, the prime minister addressed a party meeting Abhinandan Sabha being organised by the BJP Kerala State committee.
This will be his first public meeting after assuming the PM's post for a second term.
Later in the day, PM Modi is expected to leave for visits Maldives today where he will be will jointly inaugurating two defence-related projects - a coastal surveillance radar system and composite training centre for Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF).
Article Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/tradition-meets-tech-pm-modi-goes-digital-to-offer-pooja-at-guruvayur-temple-1544818-2019-06-08
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