Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel unveils 250-kg bell at Gunchhli Rameshwar Mahadev Temple during Maha Rudri Yajna

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], November 4 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday unveiled a grand 250-kilogram bell while participating in the Maha Rudri Yajna and Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav at the Gunchhli Rameshwar Mahadev Temple in the Vijapur Taluka of Mehsana district with great devotion.
According to an official statement, the Chief Minister offered prayers in the temple's sanctum, seeking blessings for the well-being and prosperity of the people. He also visited the Dhanvantari herbal garden, Bilivan, and Nakshatra Van located within the temple premises.
In his New Year's greeting, the Chief Minister highlighted the importance of the occasion, saying, "This year, we are witnessing a monumental moment as it marks the first Diwali after Lord Shri Ram was enshrined in Ayodhya's temple after 500 years." The statement quoting the Chief Minister added that the 300-year-old Rameshwar Mahadev Temple has been beautifully reconstructed, with the Pran Pratishtha ceremony representing its restoration.
Bhupendra Patel also underlined that Gujarat is advancing in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to preserve India's rich heritage and culture while encouraging growth and development, said the press release. The Chief Minister emphasized that achieving the Prime Minister's vision of a Viksit Bharat requires collective efforts to ensure Gujarat remains at the forefront of development, the press release added.
The Chief Minister noted that the newly established Nakshatra Van, Herbal Garden, and Bilivan will serve as valuable resources for all visitors. The Nakshatra Van, located in front of the temple, is an astro-themed garden based on Vedic astrology, featuring plants and trees linked to zodiac signs. A total of 27 trees have been planted here, each representing one of the 27 nakshatras (constellations).
Additionally, as per the press release, the Bilivan has been developed with Bilva (Aegle marmelos) trees. The temple complex also includes the Dhanvantari Herbal Garden, where around 108 rare and common medicinal plants have been cultivated. Each plant will be tagged, and visitors can scan QR codes to access information about the medicinal plants and their health benefits. (ANI)