CM offer prayers at the famous Salasar Hanuman Temple


GANGTOK, June 30 (IPR): Chief Minister Pawan Chamling undertook journey by road today to the famous Hanuman Temple at Salasar, 57 kms from Sikar in Rajasthan and offered prayers.

On arrival at Sikar, the Chief Minister was accorded a warm welcome by the Additional District Collector and the Superintendent of Police. The Rajasthan Police contingent also presented the guard of honour to the Chief Minister. At Salasar Temple, the Sikkim CM was received by Collector KK Pathak and Sr Supdt of Police.

Mr. Chamling also joined the sacred congregation for the evening aarati at the famous temple to offer his prayer for peace, security and well being of Sikkim and the Sikkimese people.

The famous temple at Salasar constructed about 256 years ago has continued to remain as one of the most sacred places of worship drawing devotees and tourists from within and outside the Country for centuries. Rich in local folklore and religious mysticism, the temple was built by the King of Aswathama of the neighbourhood region in the good old days. Legend has it that Lord Hanumana came to the dream of the King and told him to construct the temple in honour of one devotee Mohandas for his devotion and spiritual obeisance offered to Lord Hanumana. In compliance to the holy injunction, the King made a statue of Lord Hanumana and the temple handed over the same to the staunch devotee Mohandas. The temple is today served and looked after by eight generation of priests belonging to the descendents of Mohandas family.

Mr. Chamling was accompanied by Mrs Tika Maya Chamling, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister RS Basnet and Principal Resident Commissioner, Sikkim House.

He is scheduled to visit the famous shrine of Ajmer Sharif tomorrow

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Gangtok, June 29: Chief Minister Pawan Chamling inspected the ongoing construction work of the new Sikkim House in Guwahati yesterday.

The Chief Minister made suggested creation of a show room in all such guest houses located outside Sikkim. The show room shall act as the one-stop centre for showcasing the State’s rich tradition and culture. The centre shall display all traditional and cultural items of the State together with agri-flori products.

He also visited the Kamakhya temple and offered his prayer for peace, prosperity and well being of Sikkim.

Later, the Chief Minister met the Governor of Assam JB Patnaik. (AT)