Priests and Sevayats Honored Following Completion of Shodasha Upachara Rituals
Kakatpur, 27/10:
Following the peaceful and orderly conclusion of the Sharadiya Durga Utsav from Mulashtami to Mahashtami at the Maa Mangala Temple, the Mangala Temple Trust Board expressed deep gratitude to all priests, sevaks, and members of the Sevayat Committee.
Within the temple premises, all the priests, Shodasha Upachara puja priests, and sevaks were honored. The president of the Sevak Committee, Manoranjan Panda, and secretary, Pabitra Kumar Dixit, were felicitated by the temple trustees, Tahsildar Ankita Anindita, Kakatpur BDO Tushar Jyotiranjan, and Temple Executive Officer Kailash Chandra Das, who presented them with traditional garments and floral bouquets in recognition of their devotion and dedication during the rituals.
The priests and sevaks, who carried out the Shodasha Upachara Puja with utmost devotion and discipline, were honored for their sincere efforts. The officials extended wishes for their long and healthy lives. As part of a newly introduced tradition, sevayats with long-standing service were also honored for their continued contributions. The sevaks, in turn, praised the temple administration for initiating this meaningful recognition. Later, the temple’s electrician Bapuji Das was also felicitated for his uninterrupted and dedicated service.
