CM performs ‘aarti’ at Khajpura temple

Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Sunday attended the Mahashivratri ‘Shobha Yatra’ reception ceremony near the Shiv Temple at Khajpura in the state capital and performed ‘aarti’ of Lord Bholenath, Maa Parvati and Lord Nandi, praying for happiness, peace and prosperity across Bihar.Organisers of the Shobha Yatra felicitated the CM with a shawl and symbolic gifts on the occasion. Troupes portraying Lord Bholenath that participated in the procession were welcomed with grand ‘aarti’ and flower showers.Nitish also offered prayers to Lord Bholenath and Maa Parvati at the temple.Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, JD(U) national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha, former governor of Sikkim Ganga Prasad, member of legislative council (MLC) Sanjay Kumar Singh alias Gandhiji and others were present.