Vishwashanti mahayagya begins in Vadnagar's Hatkeshwar temple in the presence of Jagadguru Shankaracharya

According to a Sandesh report, the Vishwashanti mahayagya has begun at the historic Hatkeshwar temple in Vadnagar in the presence of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Vijayendra Saraswati Shankaracharya Swamiji, head of Kanchi Kamakoti Peth of Kanchipuram. This spiritual ritual will run for ten days in the sacred premises of Vadnagar's ancient Hatkeshwar Mahadev temple, creating a devotional and holy atmosphere throughout the region. Kheralu assembly constituency was mentioned on the inaugural day.

On this sacred occasion, scholarly shastris and bhudevas who have arrived from across the country are offering sacred oblations into the yagya kund with shastrokta rituals and Vedic chanting. The presence of the Shankaracharya of the prominent Sanatan Peth of South India on this historic land has created a wonderful synthesis of the spiritual traditions of North and South India. A large number of Vedic scholars and devotees are joining this festival.

Amidst the Vedic mantras echoing in the presence of Hatkeshwar Mahadev, a large number of devotees, local residents as well as social and political leaders are taking advantage of this divine festival.

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this ancient temple is one of the main places of worship of the Nagar Brahmin community. This temple is also mentioned in the Nagar Khand of Skanda Purana. This Vishwashanti mahayagya has been organized on this historic land known in the Puranas as Anandpur and Chamatkarpur.