Madhya Pradesh minister bats for 'yagya' to get rid of pandemics
Indore, May 12: Madhya Pradesh Culture Minister Usha Thakur has said 'yagya' is an ancient method of purifying the environment and claimed such a practice is being followed since ages to get rid of pandemics.
Amid the ongoing second wave of COVID-19, Thakur on Tuesday appealed to people to perform "havan" (a fire ritual) at one time.
"We appeal to all to perform yagya and offer aahuti (oblation) and puri the environment because performing this sacred ritual to eliminate pandemics has been a tradition since ages," she told reporters.
She claimed 'yagya' is a practice to purify the environment and it is "not bigotry or ritualism".
"So, let us all offer two aahutis each and purify the environment. The third wave of COVID-19 will not be able to touch our country," she said.
Thakur also said the state government was aware of the threat of a third wave of the viral infection.
It is being said that this wave will affect children.
The state is making full preparations to curb it, she added.
"I am confident that we will be able to handle third wave of the pandemic properly because no problem can stay if we make joint efforts with good intentions. We pray to God that this wave may not cause hardships to people," she said.
Earlier, on March 7, Thakur had stressed on the need for adopting a Vedic lifestyle for protection against coronavirus, and claimed that "havan" of a cow dung cake can keep a house sanitised for 12 hours.
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Koppala: Husband arrested for allegedly murdering wife
Koppala: In a tragic incident, a man allegedly murdered his wife in Arakeri village of Kukanur taluk. The victim, identified as Geetha Bhavikatti, was reportedly killed by her husband, Devareddappa Bhavikatti, on suspicion of infidelity.
According to reports, the incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Saturday when Devareddappa attacked Geetha, leading to her death. It is further alleged that Devareddappa, with the assistance of his father, Mallaradyappa, performed the last rites late at night in an attempt to conceal the crime.
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Following a complaint lodged by Geetha’s brother, the Kukanur police have arrested both Devareddappa and Mallardadyappa. A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway.
