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Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel bowed to Mahadev at the first Jyotirlinga Somnath temple on the day of Janmashtami in the month of Shravan, which is considered sacred for the worship of Shiva. The Chief Minister prayed before Somnath Mahadev for prosperity and healthy life as well as health and well-being of the people of Gujarat.
The Chief Minister flagged off the mechanism system
First of all Chief Minister Patel saluted the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in front of Digvijay Dwar and offered flowers. After which, upon arrival at the temple, the Chief Minister was first welcomed by the pundits with the melodious chanting of slokas along with the melodious sur of Sharnai. As the month of Shravan has another importance in Indian culture, Chief Minister Patel felt blessed by performing puja after offering Ganga water jalabhishek to Mahadev. Besides, the Chief Minister took advantage of the Someshwar Mahapuja with the scriptural ceremony by the priest in the temple. Later, the flag was hoisted using a special mechanism system developed by Somnath Trust. Chief Minister was gifted a photo of Somnath Mahadev by Somnath Temple Trustee JD Parmar, Secretary Yogendra Desai.
Officials and leaders were present
Chief Minister Patel came to Somnath along with MP Rajeshbhai Chudasama, State Minister Zaveribhai Thakrar, former MLA Jashabhai Bard, Rajshibhai Jotwa, Govindbhai Parmar, Municipal President Piyushbhai Fofundi, GM Vijaysinh Chavda, District Collector Rajdevsinh Gohil, DDO Ravindra Khatale, Superintendent of Police Manoharsingh Jadeja and other officials. Leaders were present.
