Amid the ecstatic vibes of Maha Shivratri, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel arrived at Bhavnath Mahadev temple under Girnar’s shadow for worship that resonated with devotees far and wide. The timing was perfect—the finale of Junagadh’s legendary five-day extravaganza.
With Minister Kaushikbhai Vekariya in tow, Patel’s rituals at the self-manifested shrine set a tone of unwavering piety. The site’s aura, steeped in mythology, amplified the solemnity.
Central to the day was Patel’s tributes to sadhus and saints, whom he garlanded and shawl-draped in the temple grounds. These exchanges breathed life into the fair’s reputation as a sadhu summit.
He didn’t miss the Akhand Dhuna’s glow or Mrigi Kund’s sanctity, immersing in rituals that purify the spirit. In the bustling satsang hall, warm meetings with Shernath Bapu, Mahendranand Giri Bapu, Bhardwaj Giri Bapu, and others yielded priceless blessings.
Administrators like Anil Kumar Ranavasiya and Ramesh Merja marked his arrival with tokens of esteem, as did insights from officer Charansingh Gohil. Patel’s chats with pilgrims bridged the divine and the everyday.
Iconic elements like the Ravedi march of akhadas and Digambar mendicants elevate the mela to legendary status. Patel’s devout engagement celebrates Gujarat’s spiritual heartbeat, uniting leaders and laity in shared reverence.