Guv offers prayers at Valmiki temple

Tribune News Service

Shimla, October 20

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar today offered prayers at Bhagwan Valmiki Temple at Krishnanagar in Shimla on the birth anniversary of the Maharishi.

Arlekar felicitated people on Valmiki Jayanti and said that the Maharishi’s life was an ideal for everyone. He holds the highest position in our culture and history. The Maharishi was a top sage, who had nurtured the Sanatan culture, and hence is worshiped and revered by all.

The Governor said that sage Valmiki promoted Lord Ram’s values and acknowledged him as a man of penance and benevolence.

The Governor prayed for love, brotherhood and harmony among the people of the country and also participated in a bhoj organised by the Valmiki Sabha.