Gandhinagar: Chief minister Bhupendra Patel visited the Ambaji temple on Maha Ashtami, the eighth day of Navratri, and offered prayers to Goddess Amba.At the revered shrine, one of the 51 Shaktipeeths, Patel performed special puja and aarti amid the chanting of Vedic mantras. According to an official statement issued on Sunday, he prayed for the well-being, good health and prosperity of the people and sought blessings for Gujarat’s continued growth and development.The chief minister also prayed for enduring peace, social harmony, and prosperity in the state, invoking the blessings of Adhya Shakti for Gujarat’s progress.After the rituals, Patel reviewed the arrangements made for devotees visiting the temple during Navratri. He took stock of facilities, security measures and darshan management, and sought details from the district administration on the handling of pilgrims arriving from across Gujarat and other regions.
