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Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Ranjan Gogoi accompanied by his wife Rupanjali Gogoi offered prayers in the Hill Shrine of Lord Venkateswara in Andhra Pradesh.

CJI Ranjan Gogoi is retiring on Sunday.

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Gogoi along with his family was accorded welcome on his arrival at the main entrance of the temple amidst chanting of vedic hymns by Veda pundits and melam band.

Earlier on Saturday, Gogoi and his wife visited the Tirumala Lord Balaji Temple.

As per local tradition, Gogoi and his wife first offered obeisance at the Varaha Swami Temple and then went to pray at the Lord Balaji Temple.

The CJI and his wife took part in ‘Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva’ and then attended the ‘Vahana Seva’.

Temple administration officials and priests accorded Gogoi and his wife a ceremonial welcome.