Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday said he prayed at the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara for strengthening the relations between India and Sri Lanka. After darshan of the lord Venkateswara, talking to the mediapersons outside the Srivari temple.

The Sri Lankan President said he was very happy to offer worship of the lord fourth time and also prayed at the hill shrine for success of his team ahead of the World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka in Mumbai today.

Earlier, Mr Rajapaksa, who arrived at the Renigunta Airport near Tirupati in the evening, straight away proceeded to Tirumala hills by ghat road, where he was given warm welcome by TTD officials.

Published Date : Saturday, 2/4/2011 1:42 PM IST