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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Prays at Bhadrakali Temple, Wishes Vikram Samvat New Year
✍️ ANI News
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 05:02 PM
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Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited Bhadrakali Temple in Ahmedabad, performed prayers and conveyed greetings for the Vikram Samvat New Year.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel paid a ceremonial visit to the Bhadrakali Temple in Ahmedabad, where he participated in the customary rites and offered prayers. The temple, a prominent place of worship for devotees of the goddess Kali, was adorned with festive decorations as the CM entered the sanctum.
During the visit, Patel extended his greetings on the occasion of the Vikram Samvat New Year, a traditional Hindu calendar that marks the beginning of a new year for many communities across the country. He highlighted the cultural significance of the festival and wished the people of Gujarat prosperity and harmony for the coming year.
The chief minister's presence at the temple underscores the state government's acknowledgment of religious traditions and its effort to engage with the cultural fabric of Gujarat. Officials said the visit was part of a broader initiative to promote social cohesion and respect for diverse faiths within the state.
During the visit, Patel extended his greetings on the occasion of the Vikram Samvat New Year, a traditional Hindu calendar that marks the beginning of a new year for many communities across the country. He highlighted the cultural significance of the festival and wished the people of Gujarat prosperity and harmony for the coming year.
The chief minister's presence at the temple underscores the state government's acknowledgment of religious traditions and its effort to engage with the cultural fabric of Gujarat. Officials said the visit was part of a broader initiative to promote social cohesion and respect for diverse faiths within the state.