Energy Minister Pradyumn Singh Tomar Performs Govardhan Puja at Gwalior Jail Gaushala

The traditional Govardhan Puja was held at the Gwalior Central Jail during the Diwali festival, with chants in praise of Govardhan Maharaj echoing across the jail’s gaushala.

State Energy Minister Pradyumn Singh Tomar visited the gaushala located within the Central Jail premises. He performed the puja of Govardhan Maharaj and Gau Mata according to traditional rituals and sought their blessings.

The festival was organised with the aim of promoting cow service, cow conservation and respect for cattle rearers. The gaushala witnessed a religious and festive atmosphere during the programme.

After completing the puja, Energy Minister Pradyumn Singh Tomar prayed for happiness, prosperity and continued progress in the country, the state and Gwalior.

Tomar said that he had worshipped Govardhan Maharaj at the Central Jail gaushala and prayed for the welfare of everyone. He said, “I pray to God that happiness continues in the country and the state, the pace of development moves forward, and all people follow the right path and fulfil their responsibilities.”

The Energy Minister also extended Diwali greetings to the people of Madhya Pradesh.

After the puja programme, Tomar met the inmates lodged in the jail and enquired about their well-being.

The gaushala at Gwalior Central Jail has more than 400 cows. The responsibility for their care and service has been assigned to inmates lodged in the jail.

Through their involvement in cow service, the inmates are also getting an opportunity to connect with service and responsibility. The gaushala activity was part of the traditional Govardhan Puja programme held at the jail during Diwali.