Chhatar Yatra of Manikeswari performed: Section 144 infringed by crowd of devotees in Kalahandi!
Published By : Prasanta Dash | October 13, 2021 8:27 PM
Share
Bhawanipatna, Oct 13:The famous Chhatar Yatra of Maa Minikeswari has been celebrated at Bhawanipatna in Odisha's Kalahandi distrit on Wednesday. However, Section like 144 and stern Corona protocols which were imposed by the district administration have been proved vain in the celebration ground since aspiring devotees rampaged to the celebration for offering their puja. Sources said, the annual festival of Maa Manikeswari began in the morning. Accordingly, the chhatar of the deity was brought out from the sanctum sanctorum of the Manikeswari temple at about 5 AM. Then the chhatar was carried to Jenakhal in a procession. Optimum numbers of servitors and authorised dignitaries took part in the procession along with the priests of the temple. Subsequently, the sandhi puja (secret ritual) was performed at the Jenakhal altar by the servitors. Then the chhatar was left for the core temple at Bhawanipatna after an hour long worship. On the other hand, the district administration had made elaborate security arrangements, enacting Section 144 in and around Bhawanipatna town in order to ensure devotee-free chhatar yatra, By virtue of the order, the district administration had aimed to restrict the practice of animal sacrifice before the deity. However, devotees crossed every limit and joined the Chhatar yatra with a grand congregation. As a result, corona strictures like social distancing, use of mask and crowd management were openly breached during the whole return procession of the deity's chhatar. {"id":142168,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} Though smaller folk dance groups and Ghumra performers were allowed to participate in the yatra, common devotees crowded the whole festival ground and throughut the long route of the chhatar yatra. Similarly, the initial step to promote a puja without any animal sacrifice this year, was also proved futile. A large number of animals and birds were sacrificed at homes and streets in order to maintain the animal sacrifice rituals. However, the Kalahandi district Collector, Dr Gavali Parag Harshad has thanked the people of the district for cooperating this year’s puja with utmost discipline.
Prameya English Is Now On WhatsApp Join And Get Latest News Updates Delivered To You Via WhatsApp
You Might Also Like
More From Related News
Assault on BMC official: OAS officers to resume work today
PM Modi gifts silver filigree purse to Ghana’s first lady, showcasing Odisha’s filigree craft on global stage
Assault of BMC Addl. Commissioner row: Jagannath Pradhan surrenders before police, arrested
Assault of BMC Addl. Commissioner: Is BJP leader Jagannath Pradhan going to surrender?
Heavy rainfall likely in Odisha until July 7, IMD issues alerts
West Bengal Chief Secretary wrote to Odisha Govt over harassment of Bengali-speaking migrant workers
BMC Officer Assault: OAS Association gives 3-day ultimatum for arrest of BJP leader Jagannath Pradhan
Odisha health department set for joint drive against water & vector borne diseases
VHP files pleas in Calcutta HC against Jagannath Dham Tag of Digha Jagannath Temple
Odisha RD & PR Minister RN Naik meets RD Secy government of India in Delhi: Hopes new achievements in MNERGA & Rural works
Massive wealth unearthed in vigilance raid on AEE Dileswar Majhi's properties
Union Minister Pradhan visits homeland: Pays obeisance to Maa Hingula in Talcher
How a Gas Stove Mechanic Built a Motorcycle to Make His Son's Dream Come True
Odisha: Woman home guard crushed to death by speeding truck in Cuttack