President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will undertake a four-day official visit to Kerala from 21 to 24 October, engaging in a series of spiritual, commemorative, and academic events across the state. She is scheduled to land at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport at 6:20 pm and will stay at the Raj Bhavan.
On Wednesday morning, the President will depart by helicopter from Thiruvananthapuram at 9:35 am, arriving at the Nilakkal helipad by 10:20 am. From there, she will travel by road to Pampa where she is expected to reach by 11 am in a special vehicle to Sabarimala Sannidhanam for darshan.
After the temple visit, President Murmu will return to Thiruvananthapuram later the same night and attend a dinner hosted by Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar at Hotel Hyatt Regency. Her engagements on 23 October will begin with the unveiling of a bust of former President KR Narayanan at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram.
The tribute honours the legacy of India’s first Dalit President and Kerala’s distinguished son. Later that day, President Murmu will inaugurate the observance of the Mahasamadhi Centenary of ‘Sree Narayana Guru’ at Sivagiri Mutt in Varkala.
The event commemorates the 100th death anniversary of the revered social reformer and spiritual leader, whose teachings continue to inspire movements for equality and education. Continuing her itinerary, the President will grace the valedictory function of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of St. Thomas College, Palai.
The college, which has played a pivotal role in Kerala’s higher education landscape, will host the President as it concludes its 75th year of academic service. On 24 October, President Murmu will attend the centenary celebrations of St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam. The institution, known for its contribution to women’s education and empowerment, will mark 100 years of excellence in the presence of the nation’s highest constitutional authority.
