Ahmedabad: Former Prime Minister H D Deve
Gowda and his family will perform 'matru shraddh' at
historical pilgrimage Siddhpur in the state tomorrow.
"Deve Gowdaji with his family members will arrive in
Ahmedabad tonight and tomorrow early morning they will leave
for Siddhpur," Gujarat Government Spokesperson Health and
Tourism Minister Jaynarayan Vyas told media.
According to Vyas, the Gowda family will perform 'matru
shraddh puja' tomorrow and then will visit the religious
places in the town.
"We have made all necessary arrangments in Siddhpur for
the former prime minister's personal visit," said the
Minister, who is also the MLA from Siddhpur.
Siddhpur is located on Saraswati river where all Hindus
perform matru shraddh (the ritual ceremony for maternal
spirits).
Vyas said that the former prime minister is also likely
to visit famous Ambaji temple in Banaskantha district.
Bureau Report
First Published: Tuesday, November 03, 2009, 18:31