Leaders Pray for Modi
Indian Political Leaders Offer Prayers at Major Temples for Prime Minister Modi
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BJP MP Sambit Patra performed puja at the Jagannath Temple in Puri while praying for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s health and long life.
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The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan in Varanasi is scheduled to run from September 17 to October 17 and will emphasize public service, social responsibility and public participation in development.
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At the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, N. Chandrababu Naidu performed an abhishekam with holy water, received prasadam from temple priests and later joined other leaders in distributing prasadam to devotees.
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Nitin Nabin described his first Maharashtra visit as BJP national president as a “moment of great privilege,” noting that Ganeshotsav was being celebrated across Maharashtra and the country.
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Rajnath Singh visited the Lalbaugcha Raja idol at a Ganesh Chaturthi pandal in Delhi’s Pitampura, also identified as Netaji Subhash Place, and prayed for everyone’s welfare, happiness, prosperity and good health.
India's top political leaders visited temples across the country in September 2026, offering prayers during major religious festivals. Mid-Day reported that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hosted foreign diplomats at his Mumbai residence for Ganeshotsav celebrations on September 18. The visits marked both personal devotion and public displays of commitment to Hindu traditions as leaders honored Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday and participated in monthlong service campaigns.
BJP Leaders Pray for Modi's Health and Long Life
Senior BJP members visited temples across India to offer prayers specifically for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to Tripura Star News, the Ministry of Culture organized the 'Aashirwad Ka Diya' programme at Purana Qila, New Delhi, on September 17 to mark Modi's birthday. News India reported that BJP MP Sambit Patra performed puja at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, praying for the Prime Minister's health and long life.
Andhra Pradesh Leader Joins Varanasi Temple Service Campaign
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu participated in the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' at Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Temple, a monthlong public service campaign running from September 17 to October 17. Naidu performed an abhishekam, or ritual bathing, with holy water and received prasadam from temple priests. He then distributed prasadam to devotees alongside other senior leaders, emphasizing public service and community participation in development.
BJP President Celebrates Ganeshotsav in Maharashtra
BJP National President Nitin Nabin visited Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple and offered prayers for the nation and Prime Minister Modi as part of his Maharashtra tour. Asian Net News reported that Nabin also visited Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple during Ganeshotsav, the ten-day festival honoring the elephant-headed god Ganesh. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Nabin's presence would encourage party workers and devotees celebrating across the state.
Defence Minister Prays for National Welfare at Delhi Pandal
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at a Delhi pandal and prayed for public welfare, prosperity and good health. Pro Kerala reported that Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan also offered prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja, a famous Ganesh idol installation in Mumbai, on September 18. Singh's visit to the Lalbaugcha Raja idol in Delhi's Pitampura neighborhood reflected the widespread participation of national leaders in the Ganesh festival.
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