Gandhinagar, July 15 -- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on his 65th birthday on July 15, worshipped Somnath Mahadev and made a resolve. He registered for the Vishesh Mahapuja under the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to an official release.

Sharing details on the social media platform 'X', CM Patel said, "Today, on my birthday, I was fortunate to virtually seek the blessings of the first Jyotirling, Shri Somnath Mahadev, and participate in the Mahapuja. The Rudrabhishek and special puja of Shri Somnath Mahadev (performed by the priests of the temple trust) were deeply sacred moments. Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi has also registered for the special Mahapuja under the Swabhiman Parv...