Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel worships Narmada Maiyya on occasion of ongoing Panchkoshi holy circumambulation

ANI April 8, 2025 224 views

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the sacred Panchkoshi Parikrama, worshipping Narmada Maiyya at Rampura Ghat. During his visit, he inspected pilgrimage facilities and interacted with devotees from various states. Patel emphasized the state government's commitment to supporting spiritual journeys and highlighted the water distribution achievements initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The CM's visit underscored the cultural and spiritual significance of the Narmada River in Gujarat's landscape.

"Your faith, our system" - Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat CM
Narmada, April 8: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reached the Rampura Ghat in Nandod taluka of Narmada district on Tuesday morning on the occasion of the ongoing Panchkoshi holy circumambulation of Maa Narmada in the month of Chaitra and worshipped Narmada Maiya, as per a release.

Key Points

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Gujarat CM performs spiritual circumambulation of Narmada River

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Inspects pilgrimage facilities for devotees

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Highlights Modi's water distribution vision

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Interacts with pilgrims from across India

The Chief Minister prayed to Maa Reva for the happiness, peace and prosperity of all the citizens of Gujarat and the country and for world welfare. He observed the natural beauty of Narmada Maiya here and had darshan of Narmada Maiya.

The Chief Minister inspected the facilities set up for the pilgrims by the Gujarat Holy Pilgrimage Development Board and the Narmada District Administration at Rampura Ghat.

He inspected the relief camp of the Health Department, the stalls of the sisters of the Sakhi Mandal, the CCTV control room placed on the circumambulation route, etc. and expressed satisfaction with the facilities set up.

The Chief Minister said that due to the incarnation of Mother Narmada and the foresight of the successful Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the water of Narmada had reached Kutch in Gujarat and the thirst of the citizens has been quenched, the water shortage has been removed and Gujarat had become green.

The CM reached Ranchhodraiji Temple from Rampura Ghat and felt blessed after having darshan. He also interacted with the pilgrims from various provinces who came from all over the country at the temple premises.

In his conversation with the pilgrims, the Chief Minister said that many devotees have been performing the Panchkoshi Parikrama of the holy Mother Narmada on foot for the last several years.

The Chief Minister asked the pilgrims about the facilities created by the Gujarat Holy Pilgrimage Development Board of the state government and the district administration for the pilgrims and obtained their views, suggestions and responses.

The pilgrims expressed their gratitude to the government for the facilities provided by the state government.

The CM said that the state government had been moving forward with the mantra of "Your faith, our system" and added that it is the state government's intention to establish facilities for the devotees coming for the Panchkoshi Parikrama on a permanent basis.

Rishikesh Ojha, a pilgrim from Maharashtra, presented a Hindi book showing the importance of the Parikrama of Maa Narmada to the Chief Minister and appreciated the facilities provided for the pilgrims.

In this program of dialogue at Ranchhodraiji Temple, Narmada District Collector S.K. Modi presented a shawl and a statue of Maa Narmada to the Chief Minister.

Ramesh Merja, Secretary of Gujarat Holy Pilgrimage Development Board, presented Shriphal and Mataji's chundri to the Chief Minister.

During this entire visit of the Chief Minister, Narmada District Panchayat President Bhimsinh Tadvi, Bharuch MP Mansukhbhai Vasava, Chhota Udepur MP Jashubhai Rathwa, Nandod MLA Dr. Darshanaben Deshmukh, District Leader Nilkumar Rao, Chief Minister's OSD Atul Gor, District Development Officer Ankit Pannu, Superintendent of Police Prashant Sumbe, along with the District Administration's Implementation Officers and local leaders-parikramarthi participated in large numbers.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Beautiful to see our CM participating in the Panchkoshi Parikrama! 🙏 Narmada Maiya's blessings will surely bring prosperity to Gujarat. The government's efforts for pilgrim facilities are commendable.
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the CM's participation, I hope the focus on infrastructure continues beyond pilgrimage season. The Narmada region needs sustainable development year-round.
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Meena P.
Did the parikrama last year and the facilities were excellent! Clean drinking water stations every 2km and medical camps were very helpful. Great to see leaders acknowledging this sacred tradition.
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Amit D.
Narmada river is truly the lifeline of Gujarat. The CM's words about water reaching Kutch show how important river conservation is. More awareness programs would be welcome!
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Sunita M.
The Sakhi Mandal stalls are such a wonderful initiative! Supporting local women while providing services to pilgrims. Hope this model gets replicated at other pilgrimage sites too 💕
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Vikas R.
As someone who's done this parikrama 5 times, I can say the CCTV and security arrangements make a big difference. Families feel safer during night walks. Good job by the administration!

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