India News | Special Prayers for Indian Armed Forces at Endowment Dept Temples in Karnataka
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In the wake of the precision strikes on Pakistan under 'Operation Sindoor', Karnataka Endowment Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Wednesday directed that special prayers be organised in all temples under the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department, for the well-being of the Indian Armed Forces.
Bengaluru, May 7 (PTI) In the wake of the precision strikes on Pakistan under 'Operation Sindoor', Karnataka Endowment Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Wednesday directed that special prayers be organised in all temples under the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department, for the well-being of the Indian Armed Forces.
"In retaliation for the Pahalgam massacre, the Indian Armed Forces attacked terrorist camps in Pakistan. As part of this, I have ordered special poojas to be held in all Muzrai (endowment) temples across the state," Reddy posted on 'X'.
Also Read | IndiGo Flight 6E-6382 From Chandigarh Makes Emergency Landing at Mumbai Airport Over 'Bomb Threat'.
"Congratulating our proud Indian Armed Forces for their operation, and as per the Minister's instructions, all temples under the Religious Endowments Department of Karnataka have been directed to perform special pujas in the name of the Indian Armed Forces—praying for the well-being of our soldiers and asking that God grant them more strength," a circular, the Religious Endowment Commissioner's office said.
"The Minister's instructions should be strictly followed," it added.
(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)