MP: Sarangpur to Witness Grand 101-Metre Chunari Yatra; devotees will pray for for peace, prosperity, and welfare of the people
On October 16, devotees will carry a long, traditional Chunari (sacred cloth offering) to the Bhainswa Bijwasan Mata Dham, praying for peace, prosperity, and the welfare of the people.
Rajgarh: Sarangpur will resonate with devotional songs, the beating of drums, and chants hailing the Goddess during the annual Chunari Yatra scheduled for October 16, amidst the Sharadiya Navratri festival.
Organized under the aegis of the Hindu Utsav Samiti, the procession will commence at 7 AM from the Sheetla Mata Temple near the Bagkua water tank. Devotees will carry the 101-metre-long Chunari to the Bhainswa Bijwasan Mata Dham. It will be offered at the feet of the Goddess after special rituals.
A Journey of Faith and Unity
Before reaching the temple, the procession will pass through several key locations, including Ambe Mata Temple, Mukherjee Chowk, Mahakal Chauraha, Gandhi Chowk, Tension Chauraha, Bheru Darwaza, Deendayal Chauraha, the New Bus Stand, and Maharana Pratap Chauraha.
Adorned tableaux, flags, musical bands, devotional music, and bhajans will enhance the grandeur of the celebration. To ensure the convenience of the devotees, the organizers have arranged for refreshments and light meals at intervals of every two kilometers.
Gautam Tetwal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Employment, and Pankaj Paliwal, President of the Municipal Council, are also expected to participate in the event.
The objective of this annual event is to preserve cultural traditions and foster social harmony, unity, and collective prayer for the well-being of the region.