Chandigarh, March 27: On the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri, Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh, accompanied by his wife, Smt. Mitra Ghosh, offered prayers at the historic Mata Mansa Devi Temple in Panchkula and sought the blessings of the Goddess. He prayed for the happiness, prosperity, and well-being of the people of the state.

Upon his arrival at the temple, the Governor was warmly received by the Deputy Commissioner and Chief Administrator of the Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board, Sh. Satpal Sharma.

After offering prayers at the main temple, the Governor participated in a havan-yajna held in the yagyashala within the temple complex, offering oblations amid the chanting of Vedic mantras. On this occasion, he also performed Kanjak Pujan and served food to them. Subsequently, he conveyed a message of environmental conservation by planting a sapling within the temple premises. Smt. Nisha Yadav, Executive Officer of the Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board, presented a portrait of Mata Mansa Devi to the Governor as a token of respect.

Interacting with the media persons on the occasion, the Governor remarked that the day marks an extremely auspicious moment, with a large number of devotees thronging the Mata Mansa Devi Temple to offer prayers and seek darshan of the Goddess. He stated that he had visited the temple along with his wife as a devotee of Maa Mansa and had prayed for the welfare and prosperity of the people of the country and the State.

The Governor further said that he had sought Maa Mansa’s blessings for a nation that is strong, progressive, and compassionate. He expressed hope that the country would remain firmly committed to the welfare of its citizens, particularly the poor and underprivileged sections of society. He added that India would continue to uphold liberal values while safeguarding the interests of its people, ensuring inclusive development and social harmony.

Present on the occasion were Deputy Commissioner of Police Smt. Srishti Gupta, Additional Deputy Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board, Smt. Nisha Yadav, Secretary of the Shrine Board, Smt. Sharda Prajapati, Secretary of the Kali Mata Temple, Sh Prithviraj, along with members of the Board and other dignitaries.