Gandhinagar: Chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday sought the blessings of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswati, the 70th ‘Peethadhikari’ of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, during his visit to Gota in Ahmedabad.Patel participated in a ritual held in the presence of the Shankaracharya, an official statement said.Following the death of his predecessor Jayendra Saraswati, Shankara Vijayendra Saraswati became the 70th head of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham on Feb 28, 2018.The statement said Kanchipuram-based Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham had played a significant role in preserving and promoting India’s ‘Sanatan traditions’ and Vedic culture.Former state minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama, senior BJP leader Maya Kodnani and others were present on the occasion.
