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Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath and CM's Attend Shivraj Chauhan's Mother’s Triyodashi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 06:45 PM
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Senior leaders including Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath gathered in Bhopal on Thursday for the triyodashi and Gangajali puja of Kashi Bai, mother of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan.
On Thursday, a large delegation of senior political figures assembled in Bhopal to observe the triyodashi and Gangajali puja dedicated to Kashi Bai, the mother of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan. The ceremony, part of the Hindu observance of the thirteenth lunar day, was held at a local venue where devotees performed traditional rites.
Among the prominent attendees were Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and the chief ministers of three other states, underscoring the event’s political significance. Their presence highlighted both personal respect for the minister’s family and the broader camaraderie among party leaders.
Security arrangements were tight, with police and paramilitary forces ensuring smooth conduct of the religious functions. No formal statements were released by the leaders, and the gathering concluded after the customary prayers and offerings.
The triyodashi ceremony, observed by Hindus nationwide, marks the 13th day of the waning moon and is often associated with ancestral worship, making the participation of high‑ranking officials a notable display of cultural reverence.
Among the prominent attendees were Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and the chief ministers of three other states, underscoring the event’s political significance. Their presence highlighted both personal respect for the minister’s family and the broader camaraderie among party leaders.
Security arrangements were tight, with police and paramilitary forces ensuring smooth conduct of the religious functions. No formal statements were released by the leaders, and the gathering concluded after the customary prayers and offerings.
The triyodashi ceremony, observed by Hindus nationwide, marks the 13th day of the waning moon and is often associated with ancestral worship, making the participation of high‑ranking officials a notable display of cultural reverence.