While the Prime Minister's Office remained tight lipped about the visit, reports later surfaced that Wickremesinghe had made the visit to worship at the well known Guruvayur Temple.

Around 1,000 Indian security personnel had provided security to the Prime Minister during the brief visit.

Wickremesinghe it is learnt has offered around 77 kilos of sandalwood valued at around Rs. 850,000 to the temple as part of the religious ritual.