India, March 10 -- Senior leader Bijoy Mohapatra revealed the profound spiritual experiences he encountered during the days when he had kept Biju Patnaik's ashes at his then government residence before ceremonial immersion.

In an exclusive interview to OTV on Monday, Mohapatra disclosed that the ashes were honoured in his home for three to four years, during which he and his family perceived spiritual influences if the requisite rituals were not performed.

The ashes were eventually taken to Prayagraj, a city esteemed for its religious significance, where they were immersed in accordance with traditional practices.

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