Hoshiarpur (Punjab), February 24 Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria visited the Shri Siddheshwar Mahadev Temple in Bassi Ghulam Hussain village here on Tuesday, officials said.
Kataria participated in the sixth day of the 1101-kundiya Ati Rudra Mahayagya. The week-long religious program, being organized under the guidance of Mahant Udaygiri Maharaj, began on February 19 and will conclude on February 25.
The governor performed a puja and made offerings in the 'havan'.
A large number of devotees from different parts of the region attended the event.
Kataria said such rituals help promote Vedic values and encourage people to give up social evils like ego, greed, and attachment.
He said chanting 'Om Swaha' and making offerings in the holy fire symbolize the resolve to remove negativities and serve society with renewed energy.
The governor appreciated the efforts of Mahant Udaygiri Maharaj in organizing the large-scale Mahayagya.
He said such spiritual gatherings strengthen social harmony and promote disciplined living.
Former MP Avinash Rai Khanna, former Punjab minister Tikshan Sud, Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain, and SSP Sandeep Kumar Malik were also present.