Massive Kanwar Yatra in Jabalpur draws sea of devotees; CM Yadav joins procession
Jabalpur, Aug 10
A massive Kanwar Yatra turned Jabalpur's Ranjhi area into a sea of devotees on Monday, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav joining the procession, showering flowers on Kanwariyas and walking alongside sadhus and pilgrims carrying Narmada water for offering to Lord Shiva.
The 'Sanskar Kanwar Yatra', held on the auspicious Monday of the holy month of Shravan, witnessed large-scale participation of devotees.
The procession reverberated with chants of "Bol Kanwariya, Bol Bam" as devotees danced to the beats of drums and other traditional instruments.
Yadav participated in the procession along with spiritual leader Dada Guru and several public representatives. He lifted a Kanwar, played the damru and walked with the devotees during the religious procession.
Describing the scale of the gathering, Yadav said he had witnessed several Kanwar yatras but was seeing such a large procession for the first time.
"Kanwar yatras have been witnessed before, but I am seeing such a large Kanwar Yatra for the first time. The Kanwariyas, under the leadership of Dada Guru, have joined the journey with complete devotion," he said.
The Chief Minister said the devotees were carrying Narmada water as part of their spiritual resolve to offer it to Lord Shiva. He said the Madhya Pradesh government was working to provide better facilities to pilgrims, promote religious tourism and improve infrastructure at religious places.
Yadav said Sanatan culture teaches self-discipline, progress and the strength to face challenges in life. He also highlighted the spiritual message conveyed by the sants participating in the yatra, saying that the purpose of life goes beyond material needs.
"Life is not merely about eating and drinking. By following a sacred path, one can move towards the Supreme. Dada Guru has shown through his life that existence can also be sustained on the basis of water," Yadav said.
The Chief Minister said the Narmada occupies a central place in the spiritual traditions of Madhya Pradesh and is revered as a manifestation of Lord Shiva. The procession, marked by devotional chants, music and the participation of sadhus and devotees, reflected the religious fervour associated with Shravan Monday in Jabalpur, popularly known as the cultural capital of Madhya Pradesh.
— IANS
Reader Comments
The energy in these processions is unmatched. However, I hope the local administration ensures proper traffic management and facilities for the devotees. Religious gatherings of this scale need good planning for water, medical aid, and crowd control. The devotion is beautiful, but safety should not be overlooked. 🙏
Har Har Mahadev! 🔱 The chants of "Bol Bam" gave me goosebumps just reading about it. This is what makes India special - our deep-rooted spiritual culture that brings entire communities together. CM ji participating with such enthusiasm is a great example for other leaders.
I love how these traditions are preserved with such passion. In the West, we celebrate our festivals but this is another level of faith and community spirit. The sounds of the drums, the rhythm of the chants - it must be an incredible experience to witness live.
It is heartening to see such religious fervor but I also wish the coverage focused more on female Kanwariyas. Many women participate in these yatras with equal devotion. The narrative often lacks their perspective. Still, Jai Mahakal and respect for all the devotees! 🙏
CM sahab playing damru and lifting the kanwar - politics aur bhakti ka interesting mix hai. But honestly, the real heroes are the sants and sadhus who live a life of extreme discipline. Dada Guru ji's message that life is beyond just eating and drinking is something we all need to reflect on.
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