Shimla, Aug. 9 -- On the auspicious occasion of Sawan Purnima, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday performed a sacred Havan Yagya at Raj Bhavan, praying for peace, safety and the protection of the state from natural calamities.

Special offerings were made seeking divine intervention to prevent the recurrence of disasters that have recently impacted Himachal Pradesh and the neighbouring state of Uttarakhand.

The ceremony was attended by Lady Governor Janaki Shukla, along with all officers and staff members of Raj Bhavan, who participated in the rituals with devotion and reverence.

Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said, "We, the people of Himachal, are deeply rooted in our faith, and firmly believe that such sp...