Himachal Governor pays obeisance at Salasar Balaji Dham in Rajasthan, offers prayers for nation's peace and prosperity
Jaipur, July 19
Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Sunday paid obeisance at the ancient Salasar Balaji Dham in Churu district of Rajasthan.
He offered prayers to Lord Hanuman, seeking peace, prosperity, and the well-being of the nation and invoking divine blessings for the welfare of all citizens.
The Governor also prayed for the continued success of the initiatives being undertaken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the rejuvenation and redevelopment of Shakti Peeths across the country. He observed that these sacred shrines are enduring symbols of India's rich spiritual heritage, cultural identity and civilisational ethos.
He prayed that the ongoing efforts to restore and enhance these historic places of worship would strengthen the nation's spiritual legacy, promote religious tourism and enable future generations to remain connected with India's timeless traditions and values.
The Governor further offered prayers for the Prime Minister's good health, long life, and continued visionary leadership in guiding the nation towards greater progress and prosperity.
Earlier, Gupta visited the revered Shakambhari Devi Temple in Sikar district, Rajasthan, where he paid obeisance and sought the blessings of Goddess Shakambhari for the peace, harmony, and prosperity of the nation.
Subsequently, the Governor also visited Pardeshwar Mahadev Dham in Jaipur, where he offered prayers to Lord Shiva, praying for national peace, prosperity, public welfare, and the happiness and well-being of all.
During his visits to these revered shrines, the Governor prayed for unity, social harmony, and the continued progress of the country, reaffirming the timeless spiritual values that bind the nation together.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I respect the spiritual aspect, I wish our leaders would also spend this time on pressing issues like unemployment and farmer distress. Prayers are fine, but action matters more. Still, no harm in seeking blessings for the nation. Just my two paise.
Interesting to see a Governor from Himachal visiting temples in Rajasthan. The diversity of Indian spirituality is always fascinating—from Shakambhari to Salasar Balaji to Pardeshwar Mahadev. That's the beauty of our country: many paths, one goal. ✨
The mention of Shakti Peeths redevelopment is important. These temples are not just religious sites but also historical treasures. Tourism and spiritual rejuvenation can go hand in hand if done properly. Hope the efforts yield results—India's heritage deserves care. 👏
As someone who follows secular governance models, I find it a bit uncomfortable when public officials explicitly link their prayers to specific political figures. But I understand the cultural context. We need to separate state from religion more clearly, IMO.
Salasar Balaji has got immense energy, yaar. Every time I've been there, I've felt a kind of peace. Governor sahab's visits to multiple temples show he's serious about faith. But I hope he also looks after education and roads in Himachal! 😄
K