Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Visits Ambaji Temple on Maha Ashtami, Reviews Navratri Preparations
CM Bhupendra Patel visited Ambaji Temple on Maha Ashtami, praying for peace and prosperity while reviewing Navratri arrangements for devotees.
Ambaji, October 18 (Daily Kiran) : Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the Ambaji Temple on Sunday, October 18, to mark the occasion of Maha Ashtami. During the Sharadiya Navratri festival, he prayed for the state’s continuous development, peace, and prosperity.
Amidst the chanting of sacred mantras, CM Patel performed traditional worship and aarti for Goddess Ambe. He sought the goddess’s blessings for the well-being and health of the people, praying for the state to maintain peace and harmony while progressing steadily.
Ambaji Temple is one of the renowned Shakti Peeths in the country, attracting a large number of devotees during the Navratri festival. The eighth day of Sharadiya Navratri, celebrated as Maha Ashtami, is considered a significant occasion for worship.
During his visit, CM Patel assessed the facilities and security arrangements made by the district administration for the devotees coming to Ambaji Dham from across the country. He reviewed the arrangements for darshan, as heavy crowds are anticipated at the temple during the festival. His inspection included the amenities available for pilgrims, security measures, and the management of devotees within the temple complex.
The district administration and the Devasthan Trust are overseeing the arrangements for the influx of devotees during Navratri.
Local representatives, the district collector, the district development officer, the district police superintendent, and senior officials from the Devasthan Trust accompanied the Chief Minister during this visit.
Upon his arrival at the temple, CM Patel was welcomed by a large gathering of devotees, who chanted “Jai Ambe” in unison. His visit coincided with the religious rituals of Maha Ashtami, as worshippers gathered at the temple to pray during the nine-day festival.
Throughout Gujarat, Sharadiya Navratri is celebrated with religious rituals and traditional Garba events. Located in Banaskantha district, Ambaji is one of the state’s major pilgrimage sites, drawing significant crowds during the festival.
