Kanpur,

23 July (HS): Former President Ram Nath Kovind reached the ancient Anandeshwar

Shiva temple in Kanpur on Wednesday. He prayed for the welfare of the country

and the people by offering prayers to Lord Shiva on the occasion of Shivratri

in the month of Shravan. Former President Ram Nath Kovind arrived at ancient

Shiv temple Baba Anandeshwar situated in Kanpur, Baba was worshipped by

performing Jalabhishek with full rituals and Maa Ganga Aarti was performed.

Remembering his old days here, Kovind prayed to Baba Anandeshwar for the

welfare of the whole world.

Former

President Ramnath Kovind is on a four-day visit to Kanpur from July 20 to 23.

He reached Kanpur by plane from Delhi on Sunday. He attended some private

programs on Monday and Tuesday and on Wednesday, amid heavy security, he

visited Baba Anandeshwar temple in Paramat to have darshan of Lord Shiva.

During this, he did Jalabhishek of Baba with full rituals and performed Puja

and Aarti of Maa Ganga. After the Puja, Kovind spoke to the journalists.

While

speaking he said that today in the holy month of Shravan I got the privilege of

visiting the ancient Shiv temple Baba Anandeshwar. This place is sacred for me.

While studying in DAV hostel in Kanpur, I used to visit Anandeshwar temple

daily to have darshan of Baba. I pray to Lord Shiva to bless everyone.

Former

President Kovind said that he has a very deep connection with Kanpur. While

studying here, he lived in DAV hostel in Civil Lines and used to visit Baba

daily. Sharing his experience, he said that during this month of Shravan, the

waves of Maa Ganga themselves used to come to the temple premises to bow their

heads at the feet of Baba seated in the temple. He said that the land of Kanpur

has given him a lot. That is why this land is very sacred for him. He said that

his heart is elated after getting Baba's darshan. He wishes Baba to do good not

only for this city but for the whole world, because it is believed that just by

visiting this temple, people's wishes are definitely fulfilled.

On

this occasion, Kanpur Mayor Pramila Pandey and MLA Surendra Maithani were also

present along with former President Ram Nath Kovind. Today is the last day of

former President Ram Nath Kovind's stay in Kanpur. He left for New Delhi by

plane from Chakeri Airport.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi