Representational image. (Agence France-Presse)
Thiruvananthapuram:
While the Indian scientific community is anxiously awaiting the entry of 'Mangalyaan' into the orbit of the red planet on September 24, a cultural outfit in Thiruvananthapuram will be offering special prayers for the 'safety' and 'success' of the Mars Orbiter Mission.
'Friends of Trivandrum', a local forum, is planning to conduct 'pooja' and offerings in the name of Mangalyaan at the famous Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple in the heart of the city.
A number of offerings including coconut, lotus, sugarcane and 'unniyappam' (a delicacy) will be offered to the deity on September 24 morning, the outfit's president, PKS Rajan said today.
State Devaswom Minister, V S Shivakumar has agreed to be present at the temple on the occasion.
People from various walks of life, including former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan, will also be attending the special 'pooja'.
Mr Rajan said when 'Mangalyaan' susccesfully enters the orbit of Mars, 'payasam' (a delicacy) and sweets would be distributed to people.
'Friends of Trivandrum', a local forum, is planning to conduct 'pooja' and offerings in the name of Mangalyaan at the famous Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple in the heart of the city.
A number of offerings including coconut, lotus, sugarcane and 'unniyappam' (a delicacy) will be offered to the deity on September 24 morning, the outfit's president, PKS Rajan said today.
State Devaswom Minister, V S Shivakumar has agreed to be present at the temple on the occasion.
People from various walks of life, including former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan, will also be attending the special 'pooja'.
Mr Rajan said when 'Mangalyaan' susccesfully enters the orbit of Mars, 'payasam' (a delicacy) and sweets would be distributed to people.
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