Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel participates in 'Maha Rudri' on occasion of Hatkeshwar Mahadev Patotsav in Gandhinagar

ANI April 14, 2025 211 views

Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the annual Hatkeshwar Mahadev Patotsav in Gandhinagar, performing sacred rituals and connecting with the local Nagar community. The event, which has been celebrated for 53 consecutive years, brought together nearly 800 families for a spiritual gathering. Patel offered prayers, conducted 'Jal Abhishek', and was honored with traditional ceremonial gifts. The CM also used the occasion to reaffirm the state government's commitment to grassroots development and community engagement.

"Under PM Modi's leadership, our governance ensures development reaches every section of society" - Bhupendra Patel
Gandhinagar, April 13: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the 'Maha Rudri' organized by Vadnagara Nagar Mandal in Gandhinagar, celebrating the Patotsav of Hatkeshwar Mahadev, the revered deity of the Nagar community.

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Gujarat CM performs ritual prayers at historic Hatkeshwar temple

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800 Nagar families gather for annual community celebration

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Chief Minister honored with traditional shawl and memento

The Chief Minister offered prayers and performed 'Jal Abhishek' amid the chanting of mantras at the Hatkeshwar Mahadev temple, according to a press release.

For the past 53 years, the Vadnagara Nagar Mandal in Gandhinagar has been celebrating the Patotsav annually with a collective Rudri on the occasion of Hatkeshwar Jayanti.

Nearly 800 Nagar families living in Gandhinagar organize a community meal (prasad) for members during Patotsav. This year, the CM attended the event in person and extended his heartfelt wishes to all Nagar community members on the occasion of Hatkeshwar Jayanti, the release stated.

The event was also attended by Gandhinagar's Mayor, Mira Patel, MLA Rita Patel, MLA from Bhavnagar Sejal Pandya, Ruchir Bhatt of Gandhinagar City BJP, Mahendra Das, along with prominent dignitaries and Nagar families.

On this occasion, Prahar Anjariya, the Youth President of Shri Vadnagara Nagar Mandal Gandhinagar, honored the Chief Minister on behalf of the Nagar families by presenting him with a shawl, a picture of Hatkeshwar Dada, and a memento.

On Friday, CM Patel, addressing a gathering at the Visavadar Market Yard in Junagadh district, announced development works worth Rs 634 crore for the district, including Visavadar.

He also laid the foundation stone and presented completed projects valued at Rs 94 crore. He mentioned that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government's development-focused governance has ensured that the benefits reach even the remotest sections of society.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister affirmed that the government is committed to providing all necessary funding for development. He encouraged local teams to work in coordination and proactively submit proposals for new development projects.

Reader Comments

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Priya M.
Wonderful to see our CM participating in traditional rituals! 🙏 The Hatkeshwar Mahadev Patotsav is such an important event for the Nagar community. More power to such cultural celebrations!
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Rahul K.
While I appreciate the cultural significance, I wish the article had more details about the actual rituals performed during Maha Rudri. Would've loved to learn more about this 53-year tradition.
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Sunita P.
My family is from the Nagar community and this festival means so much to us! Seeing our leaders participate makes me emotional. Jai Hatkeshwar Mahadev! ❤️
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Amit D.
Good to see development announcements alongside cultural events. The Rs 634 crore package for Junagadh district is substantial. Hope the funds are utilized properly.
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Neha T.
The community meal (prasad) part is so heartwarming! Food brings people together like nothing else. Would love to experience this celebration someday.
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Vikram S.
While the event coverage is good, I think media should focus more on how these development funds will actually impact people's lives. Announcements are one thing, implementation is another.

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