Kanchi Mutt lights ‘moksha deepam’
The Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam in Kancheepuram, popular as Kanchi Mutt, condoled the death of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and 12 others in a helicopter crash at Coonoor and lit.
By : migrator
Update: 2021-12-09 23:04 GMT
Chennai
The Mutt said it was extremely unfortunate to know about the death of Rawat, his wife and other members and officials of the armed forces. “It is a great loss for the entire Nation,” it said. Pointing out that Rawat had served the Armed forces in various positions, it said his sacrifice and service to the Nation will be remembered by generations. ‘Moksha deepam’ was lit at Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Ambal Temple in Kancheepuram praying for the ‘mukti’ (liberation) of the departed souls, it said.
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