JSP leaders conduct special prayers at various temples for Indian armed forces
The Jana Sena Party (JSP) leaders and cadres conducted special prayers at various temples seeking divine blessings for the Indian armed forces, on Tuesday.
Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar, MLC Pidugu Hariprasad and others conducted prayers, at the Kanaka Durga temple, here. On the occasion, Mr. Manohar said, 'We prayed to Goddess Durga to bless our soldiers with her divine grace.' With the moral strength of the people, the Indian Army is advancing step by step, aiming to eliminate terrorism. Jana Sena is working to instil inspiration and national spirit among all, especially the youth, through its efforts in the current political times, he said.
Special worships were conducted in Subrahmanya temples and various Devi temples across the State. Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh performed a special puja at the Sri Kumara Subrahmanya temple in Bikkavolu, East Godavari district.
Meanwhile, special worship was conducted at the Sri Subrahmanyeswara Swamy temple in Mopidevi, Krishna district, under the leadership of Avanigadda MLA Mandali Buddha Prasad. Machilipatnam MP Vallabhaneni Balashouri also participated. Through these prayers, they sought the blessings of Lord Subrahmanya for the Indian Army and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in their fight to protect the nation.
Pujas were performed at the Sri Puruhutika Sameta Kukuteshwara Swamy temple, one of the 18 'Shakti Peethams', located in Pithapuram. A 'Sudarshana Homam' was also conducted.
A 'Namaz' prayer was held under the leadership of Maulana Mastan Saab Najwi to seek divine strength and spiritual power for the Indian armed forces and the national leadership. The event was organised under the guidance of Sheikh Riyaz, chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Livestock Development Agency, and Abid Mirza, a member of the Haj Committee.
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