Teji Bachchan's ashes immersed at Prayag

Teji Bachchan's ashes immersed at Prayag
Friday, December 28, 2007 12:56 IST
By Santa Banta News Network
Actor Amitabh Bachchan Thursday immersed the ashes of his mother Teji Bachchan at the holy confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna here.

Following the Hindu belief that immersion of ashes at this spot is the way of achieving salvation, Bachchan performed an hour-long ritual from a motor-boat anchored in the middle of the holy confluence.

The ritual was carried out amidst tight security by a battery of priests belonging to Prayagwal Mahasabha, the most popular group of priests. Bachchan's younger brother Ajitabh also remained beside him throughout the ceremony.

The priests were left high and dry as Bachchan apparently forgot to offer them their usual offerings or fees.

However, Prayagwal Mahasabha general secretary Rajendra Paliwal said, "So what if he forgot, Amitabh Bachchan and his family are more important to us than money; and in any case, his mother was daughter-in-law of Prayag (the old name of Allahabad), so it was a very special ritual for us."

Earlier, the Bachchan family - with Jaya Bachchan, son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya - arrived here by a chartered plane and were driven to the Quila Ghat in a special private bus in the afternoon.

Samajwadi Party (SP) general secretary and family friend Amar Singh accompanied them after they were received by local SP leaders.
Sanjay Dutt calls The Bhootnii a perfect horror-comedy blend and reveals what made him come on board for the film!

Renowned for his intense performances and larger-than-life screen presence, Sanjay Dutt is set to

Friday, April 04, 2025
Sara Ali Khan Embraces Spirituality at Karnataka's Chandramauleshwara Temple!

Actress Sara Ali Khan, known for her elegance and grounded nature, once again showcased her deep spiritual

Friday, April 04, 2025
Tanya Maniktala reveals what makes her latest series Loot Kaand a compelling watch on Amazon MX Player!

Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free streaming service, turned up the heat with its latest series, Loot Kaand, a

Friday, April 04, 2025
Shilpa Shetty emphasises perseverance as the key to success at Femina Circle's empowering debut in Pune!

Femina Circle, is an exclusive membership club designed for women to connect, foster meaningful

Friday, April 04, 2025
Badshah Gets Emotional Remembering Sidhu Moose Wala During 'Indian Idol 15' Finale!

The grand finale of ‘Indian Idol Season 15’ turned emotional as rapper and music sensation Badshah

Friday, April 04, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT