Banaskantha [Gujarat], Oct 18 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel offers prayers to Goddess Adishakti on the occasion of Maha Ashtami during the Durga Puja festival at Ambaji Shaktipeeth, in Banaskantha on Sunday. (@CMOGuj X/ANI Photo)
At the revered shrine, one of the 51 Shaktipeeths, Patel performed special puja and aarti amid the chanting of Vedic mantras. Gandhinagar : Chief minister Bhupendra Patel visited the Ambaji temple on Maha Ashtami , the eighth day of Navratri , and offered prayers to Goddess Amba. The chief minister also prayed for enduring peace, social harmony, and prosperity in the state, invoking the blessings of Adhya Shakti for Gujarat’s progress. After the rituals, Patel reviewed the arrangements made for devotees visiting the temple during Navratri. He took stock of facilities, security measures and darshan management, and sought details from the district administration on the handling of pilgrims arriving from across Gujarat and other regions.
He prayed for the well-being, good health and prosperity of the people and sought blessings for Gujarat’s continued growth and development, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.