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Religion
MP Temples Celebrate Independence
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 10:05 AM
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Two famous temples in Madhya Pradesh celebrated Independence Day four days early. The temples followed the Hindu calendar to mark the occasion on August 11.
In a unique celebration, two prominent temples in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur and Ujjain marked India's Independence Day on August 11, four days ahead of the actual date. The temples adhered to the Hindu calendar, which dictated the celebration on this specific day. The festivities included special prayers and rituals at the temples. At the Pasupatinath temple, a special puja and abhishek ceremony were performed to commemorate the occasion.