Gandhinagar, April 20 -- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended the 21st 'Samooh Lagnotsav' (mass wedding ceremony) of the Thakor community from Viramgam, Mandal, and Detroj-Rampura talukas, held in Ughroj village of Mandal taluka on Sunday, as per a release.

On this occasion, while blessing the newlywed couples for a happy married life, the Chief Minister remarked that the mantra given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- 'Virasat Bhi, Vikas Bhi' -- is taking shape on the sacred soil of the Chuwala region.

The area, rich in cultural heritage, has landmarks like the Bahucharaji Temple, Rudatal Ganesh Temple, Ughroj Jain pilgrimage site, and Kunteshwar Mahadev Temple and is also emerging as a symbol of progress through rapid indus...