Since Mohammed Fazal was the governor of Goa, I thought this item would be of interest to the members of this list.
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Governor Mohammed Fazal takes holy dip in Godavari Author : Report - PTI Publication : Free Press Journal Date : August 21, 2003
Maharashtra Governor Mohammed Fazal along with wife Taslim took a holy dip in the Godavari River at Ramkund here on Tuesday as part of the ongoing 'Kumbh Mela', reports PTI.
Nashik Purohit Sangh President Satish Shukla who welcomed the Governor at Ramkund, chanted the mantra when the Governor took a holy dip.
After the event, Governor Fazal took' darshan' of Godavari-Ganga temple and performed the 'Ganga Pooja'.
The Nashik Purohit Sangh later felicitated the couple and presented the Governor with a token 'Amrut Kumbh'.
Later, the Governor said, "I am very glad and happy to take the holy dip at Ramkund in Godavari and felt happy that the corporation and administration have provided all facilities to pilgrims and sadhus."
Governor Mohammed Fazal had arrived here on Monday along with his wife by helicopter.
Nasik Mayor Dashrath Patil, Revenue Divisional Commissioner Vijay Mathankar, Collector Mahesh Zagade, Nasik Municipal Corporation Commissioner Vimalendra Sharan and others were present to welcome the Governor and his wife.
After taking the dip, the State Governor left for Shirdi to take 'darshan' of Sai Baba. He will return and halt at Nasik on Tuesday night.
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