Varanasi,

26 Feb (HS): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan made a formal

appearance at the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple on Thursday. The Union Minister,

who is on a two-day visit to the city, performed the ritualistic worship of the

holy Jyotirlinga by anointing it. During his darshan and puja at the temple,

the Union Agriculture Minister prayed to Baba Vishwanath for happiness,

prosperity, and peace in the country.

In

a brief conversation with reporters outside the temple after the darshan and

puja, the Union Minister appealed to everyone to contribute to building a

developed India. Extending his best wishes for the upcoming Holi festival, he

said, May Lord Shiva shower his grace and blessings upon everyone.

While

dodging questions related to the case on Shankaracharya Swami

Avimukteshwarananda, he said that Holi is a festival of colors and happiness,

in which everyone should forget their grievances and celebrate Holi together

with love. This festival gives us the message of unity and brotherhood.

Referring to the cultural heritage and religious significance of Kashi, the

Union Minister said that Kashi is an important center of Indian culture. To

make India a developed nation, everyone must discharge their responsibilities.

Earlier,

he wrote on his social media account X that his mind was filled

with supernatural energy after visiting Shri Baba Vishwanath Ji in Kashi, the

holy city of Lord Shiva. May the blessings of the Supreme God Mahadev remain

upon us all, may everyone's life be filled with happiness, peace, and

prosperity, and this is my wish.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi