The Governor of Bali, I Made Mangku Pastika who is on a two- day visit to the holy city paid obeisance at the revered Mansa Devi temple on Tuesday. He had reached Haridwar on Monday and performed Ganga Arti at Har Ki Paidi in the evening. He was accompanied by the state tourism minister Satpal Maharaj.
It is learnt that a detailed discussion was held on strengthening the cultural ties between the two countries during the meeting of the two leaders. Satpal Maharaj said, "Both the countries have rich cultural heritage. The cultural ties between the two countries are strengthened by the visits of the people from Bali from time to time.”
The Minister on the occasion announced 25 per cent waiver in service taxes for the people coming from Bali to Uttarakhand and staying in the State–run guest houses. The Governor and the delegation from Indonesia wished the pilgrims for the Char Dhams well.