According to an official statement from the CM's office, Patel has observed the tradition of visiting ancient Shiva temples every Monday; beginning with Dholeshwar Mahadev near Gandhinagar, followed by Stambheshwar Mahadev at Kavi-Kamboi in Bharuch, and Hatkeshwar Mahadev at Vadnagar.
The temple, associated with the Dwapar Yuga, is believed to be connected with Lord Shri Krishna and the episode of 'Rukmini Haran'. CM Yadav also shared that the temple will be developed as a pilgrimage site, and preparations for the same are underway.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday visited and offered prayers at Shri Krishna Janmasthan in Mathura on the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami.
Bains was declared 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct) over a controversial decision concerning an event held in Srinagar to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the historic Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Vadnagar on the third Monday of Shravan and prayed for the nation's and state's progress, and the well-being of all citizens, said the Gujarat CMO statement.
On the second Monday of the holy month of Shravan, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel offered prayers and performed yagna at the ancient Stambheshwar Mahadev temple in Bharuch.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered prayers at Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple on the occasion of the Chola emperor's birth anniversary, Rajendra Chola I.