Chandigarh, October 20: Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh visited the historic Shri Mata Mansa Devi Temple in Panchkula on Tuesday and offered prayers to seek the blessings of the Goddess. On the occasion, he prayed for the well-being, prosperity and happiness of the people of Haryana.

Upon his arrival at the temple, the Governor was welcomed by Sh Vivek Arya, Additional Deputy Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board. He subsequently offered prayers at the main temple and sought the blessings of Mata Mansa Devi.

Thereafter, the Governor visited the Yagyashala within the temple complex, where he participated in the havan-yajna amid the chanting of Vedic mantras and offered oblations. He also performed kanya pujan and served food to the young girls as part of the religious rituals.

On the occasion, Additional Deputy Commissioner and CEO of the Shrine Board Sh Vivek Arya presented a portrait of Mata Mansa Devi to the Governor as a mark of respect.

Those present on the occasion included ADC to Governor Sqr Ldr P Bharat, Deputy Commissioner of Police Smt. Aditi Singh, Secretary of the Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board Smt. Sharda Prajapati, Assistant Planning Officer Smt Pavas Sharma, SDO of the Shrine Board Sh Rakesh Pahuja and other dignitaries.