Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced that ‘Gita Bhavans’ will be established in all urban local bodies across Madhya Pradesh. He said that all festivals will be celebrated with enthusiasm and devotion. The Gita Jayanti too will be observed soon with reverence.
The Chief Minister mentioned that the state government organised Shastra Pujan ceremonies on Vijaya Dashami with great zeal, while Govardhan Puja was celebrated during Diwali as a festival of cow protection. He said, “The state government is consistently working at all levels to promote cow rearing and safeguard cows. Besides supporting cow shelters, we have doubled the funds allocated for providing fodder to cows.”
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav was addressing a gathering at Ganesh Parisar, Nanda Nagar, Indore, on Monday during a spiritual discourse by Malook Peethadhish Swami Rajendra Das Devacharya Maharaj.
CMr Dr. Mohan Yadav said that a vibrant cultural resurgence is taking place in India, creating an atmosphere of faith and enthusiasm throughout the nation. Highlighting the cultural transformation in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav stated that after the creation of Mahakal Lok in Ujjain, the city’s spiritual identity has been completely rejuvenated, drawing record numbers of devotees.
The CM said that the saga of Emperor Vikramaditya’s glory is being presented through a magnificent theatrical production titled Mahanatya Vikramaditya, which has been performed not only in Delhi but also at other venues. The Indian calendar now follows the Vikram Samvat, replacing the earlier Shaka Samvat, symbolising our civilizational heritage.
He said, “The sacred sites associated with Lord Krishna’s divine plays will be developed as major pilgrimage destinations, while Janapav, the birthplace of Lord Parashuram, has already been transformed.” The Chief Minister stated that the state is determined to develop many such spiritual and cultural centers.
CM participated in the Vyas Peeth Puja and the Aarti ceremony, and extended a warm welcome to Swami Rajendra Das Devacharya Maharaj. Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said that the event was organized in memory of MLA Ramesh Mendola’s parents. He emphasised that such spiritual gatherings should continue regularly.
