Hindu cleric leads Wyoming Legislature in prayer for first time in history

CHEYENNE – Rajan Zed approached the podium of the Wyoming Senate on Friday, dressed in a saffron-colored shirt and pants, a yellow shawl draped around his neck and a line of paint streaked across his forehead that he said symbolized auspiciousness.

He began a prayer, alternating between Sanskrit and English.

Minutes later, he uttered the same words in the House.

Each day at the Wyoming Legislature begins in prayer. But usually the religious leaders wear collars. Friday was the first time that a Hindu cleric led prayers for the Wyoming Legislature.

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