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Telangana Governor performs Ayudha Puja at Lok Bhavan

Hyderabad, Oct 18 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla performed Ayudha Puja at Lok Bhavan on Sunday on the occasion of Vijayadashami. He also performed Ayudha Puja for weapons used by security personnel and offered prayers to official vehicles at the Lok Bhavan garage.
The Governor first offered special prayers to Goddess Durga at the Electricity Department office and later worshipped Goddess Pochamma on the Lok Bhavan premises.
Later, Lok Bhavan officials and staff extended festive greetings to the Governor on the occasions of Bathukamma, Navratri and Vijayadashami. Reciprocating their wishes, the Governor urged them to celebrate the festivals with devotion and in accordance with tradition. He expressed hope that the festive occasions would bring happiness, peace and prosperity to the people.
Governor’s Special Chief Secretary M Dana Kishore, Joint Secretary Komanduri Shashi Kiran, ADC Kanthi Lal, Chief Security Officers Srinivas and Mattaiah, Press Secretary M. Dasharatham, Lok Bhavan Employees’ Association President A. Chandra Mohan, Garage Supervisor Rajesh and others participated in the programme, a Lok Bhavan communique said.
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