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| A screenshot of KCR performing 'Ayutha Chandi Maha Yagam' (videos below) |
December 23, 2015, NewsCrunch
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao performed the first day of 'Ayutha Chandi Maha Yagam', at his farm house in Medak district braving criticism from the opposition.
The Governor of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh E S L Narasimhan also took part in the reportedly Rs 7 crore yagna, which is being performed for people's welfare.
The five-day event is being performed by 2,000 priests and is expected to draw 2 lakh devotees. The Art of Living spiritual leader Shri Ravishankar also played a key role in the ceremonies.
KCR went around the 'yagashala' and performed 'Garu Prarthana' in front of the idol of 'Chandi Matha.' 'Gou puja', 'Maha Mantapa Sthapanam', 'Chandi yantra lekhanam', were some of the rituals that were performed on the first day.
BJP and CPI(M) have slammed him of misusing government machinery and wasting public money.
Rao says all the expenses are being met with the contribution of his well wishers, besides his personal funds.