Assam Governor, Professor Jagdish Mukhi released a book titled, ‘Shiva’ written by Jaydeep Majumdar and Partha Sarathi Mahanta at a programme held at Sukreswar Temple premises on Sunday, December 30.
The book is an attempt to provide readers with an understanding of the omnipresence and supremacy of Lord Shiva. Speaking on the book launch, the Governor said that the book will give readers an opportunity to understand Lord Shiva and his various aspects and enlighten readers on the creation of the universe and traverse through the many legends associated with the god.
Mukhi also said that even though the two authors are not religious scholars, they have done a good job explaining the components of Lord Shiva to the leader. He mentioned that the book will be a good way to introduce today’s youth to the realm of spirituality which will help them in all aspects of their life and also to learn about Indian culture and civilisation.
Health and Family Welfare minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Minister of State for Urban Development, Pijush Hazarika, Minister of State for Irrigation (Independent), Bhabesh Kalita, Minister of State (Independent) for Labour and Employment, Pallab Lochan Das, former DGP, GM Srivastava, Mukesh Sahay, temple priests and a host of other dignitaries were present at the event.
