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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Marks Vikram Samvat 2083 with Public Festivities in Gandhinagar
✍️ Indian Masterminds
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 03:36 PM
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Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel led celebrations of the Vikram Samvat 2083 new year, gathering citizens and officials in Gandhinagar for cultural programs and prayers.
On a bright morning in Gandhinagar, Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel presided over the opening ceremony of Vikram Samvat 2083, the traditional Hindu calendar new year. The gathering brought together local residents, government officials and cultural groups to mark the auspicious occasion.
The programme began with a puja at the historic Akshardham temple, after which folk artists performed Gujarati music and dance, showcasing the state's rich heritage. In his address, Patel emphasized the need to preserve cultural traditions while urging citizens to contribute to the state's development goals.
Officials distributed sweets and symbolic gifts, and a community lunch was arranged at the municipal grounds. The celebration concluded with a procession of participants carrying traditional flags, symbolising communal harmony and shared pride in Gujarat's customs.
The event reflects the state government's commitment to promoting regional festivals alongside its focus on modern governance and inclusive growth.
The programme began with a puja at the historic Akshardham temple, after which folk artists performed Gujarati music and dance, showcasing the state's rich heritage. In his address, Patel emphasized the need to preserve cultural traditions while urging citizens to contribute to the state's development goals.
Officials distributed sweets and symbolic gifts, and a community lunch was arranged at the municipal grounds. The celebration concluded with a procession of participants carrying traditional flags, symbolising communal harmony and shared pride in Gujarat's customs.
The event reflects the state government's commitment to promoting regional festivals alongside its focus on modern governance and inclusive growth.