WASHINGTON D.C., January 20, 2017 (Asian Age): A Hindu priest will be among various religious leaders who will offer prayers at the National Prayer Service of Donald Trump on Saturday, a day after he is sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. Narayanachar L. Digalakota from the popular Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Lanham, Maryland will offer prayers at the National Prayer Service to the held on Saturday at the Washington National Cathedral, the Presidential Inauguration Committee said yesterday.
This is probably the first time a Hindu priest has been called for services at the national prayer service of the presidential inauguration. The Priest will be joined by Elder D. Todd Christofferson, Priest Bishop Harry Jackson, and Carlyle Begay to offer prayers for those who govern. Another Indian-American Jesse Singh, a Sikh, with two others, Ian McIlraith and Anthony Vance, will offer prayers for the people.
The tradition of an inaugural National Prayer Service dates back to the first inauguration of George Washington. The interfaith ceremony is being held to complement Trump’s commitment to be the President for all Americans, Committee said. “At this moment of renewal for our country, President-elect Trump is humbled to pause and join with leaders from many different faith traditions represented in our country to ask His blessings for peace and prosperity for our country,” said Presidential Inaugural Committee CEO Sara Armstrong.
See video of the Hindu section of the service at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3zVi5bWksU