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Mandla Minister Sampatiya Uike Observes Haritalika Teej with Simple Rituals, Joins Women in Bhajans
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 08:31 AM
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Cabinet minister Sampatiya Uike marked Haritalika Teej in her home village Tikarwara, Madhya Pradesh, by observing Nirjala fast, worshipping Lord Ganesha and participating in bhajan sessions with local women.
Cabinet minister Sampatiya Uike, a senior member of the Madhya Pradesh government, observed the Hindu festival Haritalika Teej on Saturday in her native village of Tikarwara, located in the Mandla district. The minister chose to keep the traditional Nirjala fast, abstaining from both food and water for the day, as part of the religious observance.
During the ceremony, Uike performed a simple puja dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, before a modest altar set up in her home. After the worship, she joined a group of local women in singing devotional bhajans, and even took part in playing the dholak, a traditional drum, alongside them.
The minister's understated approach to the festival, highlighted by her participation in community singing and drumming, quickly gained attention on social media platforms. Netizens praised the display of humility and cultural solidarity, noting that such gestures help bridge the gap between political leaders and grassroots communities.
During the ceremony, Uike performed a simple puja dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, before a modest altar set up in her home. After the worship, she joined a group of local women in singing devotional bhajans, and even took part in playing the dholak, a traditional drum, alongside them.
The minister's understated approach to the festival, highlighted by her participation in community singing and drumming, quickly gained attention on social media platforms. Netizens praised the display of humility and cultural solidarity, noting that such gestures help bridge the gap between political leaders and grassroots communities.