Bhopal/Chhatarpur, April 21 (IANS) The sacred Bageshwar Dham in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh witnessed a distinguished visitor on Monday when former Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai arrived with his family to offer prayers.

Accompanied by his wife Tejaswini Gavai and son Jyotiraditya Gavai, the family performed rituals and worship at the shrine of Lord Bageshwar Balaji, praying for the well-being of the nation, society, and the world.

The visit created an atmosphere of devotion and reverence within the temple premises.

Priests conducted the rituals in accordance with tradition, and Justice Gavai’s family spent time in quiet reflection, experiencing what they described as spiritual fulfillment.

The presence of the former Chief Justice at the shrine drew attention not only for its religious significance but also for the discussions that followed.

After completing the darshan, Justice B.R. Gavai met with the Peethadhishwar of Bageshwar Dham, Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, popularly known as Bageshwar Sarkar.

The meeting lasted for nearly half an hour and included dialogue on religious, cultural, and social themes.

During the interaction, Dhirendra Shastri presented Justice Gavai with a sacred portrait of Lord Balaji as a token of blessing and respect.

Justice Gavai praised the social work being carried out under the guidance of Dhirendra Shastri, acknowledging the role of faith in inspiring service to society.

The official account of Bageshwar Dham posted on X on Tuesday, noting that Justice Gavai and his wife had received blessings from the revered Lord Bageshwar Balaji.

The social media post emphasised that when justice, duty, and devotion come together, society finds a new direction, and expressed hope that the blessings of Lord Balaji would continue to guide the community.

The visit of a former Chief Justice of India to the revered shrine has been seen as a moment of convergence between law, spirituality, and social responsibility.

It highlighted the growing recognition of Bageshwar Dham not only as a place of worship but also as a centre of social service.

For the devotees present, the occasion was marked by a sense of pride and inspiration, as the temple once again became a stage where faith and public life intertwined.

–IANS

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