MLA Dhanpal performs special puja on Ekadashi
He was welcomed by the temple priests and given a warm welcome to the temple committee.
Later, the MLA said that the first Ekadashi in the month of Ashada is special for Hindus.
With the grace of Vishnu Murthy, he wished that all the people should be healthy and happy, especially for the farmers, at this time when it rains well, suitable rains will fall and the crops will grow well.
Local corporator Erram Sudhir, temple committee members and a large number of devotees participated in this puja programme.
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