Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta performed a Navratri yagya and bhandara at Lok Bhawan in Shimla, praying for the state's prosperity, safety from natural disasters, and families' well-being. He praised local Shakti Peeths, urged instilling cultural values among youth, warned against external forces obstructing national progress, and called for a 'Nation First' approach and community participation.