Suryaa National Desk: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah toured Gujarat's Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar on Friday and visited various spiritual,... Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday toured Gujarat's Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar extensively and participated in various spiritual and cultural activities. He visited the temples and performed special pujas and participated in garba celebrations to celebrate the Navratri festival. Foundation stone laying of 71 feet Mahadev statue: Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the huge 71 feet Mahadev Shiva statue near Gandhinagar and performed Bhoomi Puja.
It is said that this project will become a spiritual center for devotees and also attract local tourism. Special Aarti for Bahuchar Mata and Amba Mata: Later visited famous shrines of Bahuchar Mata and Amba Mata and offered special pooja to Ammavars and participated in Maha Aarti program. On this occasion, he said that he prayed to the goddess that all the people of the country may prosper with happiness, long life and health and that the country may move forward on the path of further progress. Amit Shah participated in the traditional Garba celebrations: The Union Minister attended the traditional Navratri Garba Mahotsava celebrations in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar at night.
Enjoyed the beauty of traditional festivals with the youth and local people. Garba celebrations are hailed as a symbol of Gujarat's cultural glory. Many public representatives, celebrities and a large number of devotees participated in these programs.