09-05-2025
Prayers offered for Indian soldiers amidst border tensions
Prayers were offered at various temples in Mysuru and Kodagu for the safety and well-being of Indian soldiers engaged in operations along the border, following an escalation in tensions and the outbreak of hostilities against Pakistan.
The State government had also issued directives to the Muzrai Department to conduct special prayers. In this connection, prayers were held at Sri Bhagandeshwara Swamy temple at Bhagamandala in Kodagu on Thursday. The deity was duly decorated and the priests performed various rituals for the success of the Indian soldiers in the ongoing operations. The BJP office-bearers and leaders also held special prayers at various temples in Mysuru.
On Friday, MP for Mysuru Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, along with party workers, offered prayers at the Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple abutting the palace fort and also at Kote Vinayakaswamy temple, the two popular temples in the city.
Mr. Yaduveer said Indian armed forces are engaged in operations against Pakistan, and blessings were sought for the soldiers, and special prayers were conducted for their safety.
Mr. Yaduveer said Pakistan had escalated the conflict, but India was not only neutralising the threat effectively, but also the country's armed forces were fully ready to neutralise the enemy forces.
In addition to prayers conducted following government directives, devotees on their own are also offering special rituals, lighting lamps, and chanting mantras, seeking protection and strength for the armed forces.
