On the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan immersed the idol of Lord Ganesha at Prempura Ghat by offering rituals. Chief Minister Chouhan prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the people of the state. Chouhan's wife Sadhna Singh and sons Kartikey Singh and Kunal Singh and officers-employees of the residence office, security staff, attended the massive movement from residence to Prempura Ghat.
The running ceremony started from the Chief Minister's residence with band dal and Bhajan Kirtan. The moving ceremony reached Prempura Ghat from the Chief Minister's residence via Polytechnic Square, New Market, Mata Mandir, etc. The moving ceremony was welcomed by a large number of people showering flowers on the road from place to place.
Chief Minister Chouhan also sang bhajans and raised slogans of Jai-Jaikar along with Ganesh devotees. Chief Minister Chouhan also distributed Prasad to the devotees.
In the Chief Minister's residence, Band Dal and Bhajan Mandali presented the hymns of Ganapati with reverence, devotion and gaiety. "Ganpati Bappa Moria next year you come soon......." "Deva O Deva Tum Se Badh Kar Kaun-- and along with other hymns, Chief Minister Chouhan and family participated in the running ceremony. Ganesh idol immersion program ended with distribution of prasad to the devotees.
Chief Minister Chouhan said that today with a heavy heart, Ganesh ji has been sent off. Stayed with us for ten days. I pray to him that the country moves forward and shows the direction to the world as well. May Lord Ganesh guide us on the right path. May life be prosperous and meaningful.
Due to the Corona crisis, Chief Minister Chouhan was immersing the idol of Lord Ganesha in the water tank constructed near the Chief Minister's residence for the last two years.