Gandhinagar, Aug. 29 -- Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday attended the Parna (completion of fasting) ceremony of Siddhitap devotees in Bhavanagar and flagged off the grand Procession.

In the presence of revered Gurubhagavants at the Jain Shwetambar Murtipujak Tap Sangh premises in Bhavnagar during Chaturmas, the Parna Mahotsav was organised to mark the completion of austerities by over 531 Siddhitap ascetics. On this occasion, the Chief Minister unfurled the ceremonial flag to commence the procession and extended his best wishes to the devotees.

The program commenced with the chanting of the Navkar Mahamantra.

CM received Vasakshep (wood powder) and blessings from the Jain Acharya and was felicitated by the leaders of the Bhavna...