Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted greetings on X, calling the anniversary a divine festival of faith and traditions.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated citizens and recalled the January 22, 2024 Pran Pratishtha led by the prime minister.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led prayers and hoisted a flag at the Annapurna Temple, with reports noting rituals such as the idol’s ceremonial bathing and flag hoisting across seven sub-temples.
- Officials paused issuance of VIP passes until Thursday, limited entry to the main gate for darshan, and deployed added police, including about 3,000 personnel from outside the district.
- Temple authorities scheduled main programs for Wednesday and Thursday, with Pran Pratishtha Dwadashi observances continuing through Friday and officials expecting 500,000 to 600,000 devotees.