Sendhwa Witnesses Massive Nag Panchami Footfall As 3 Lakh Visit Bhilat Dev Temple
Sendhwa (Madhya Pradesh): More than three lakh devotees visited the Bhilat Dev temple at Nangalwadi Shikhar Dham on Monday on the occasion of Nag Panchami, despite light rain and fog in the area. The administration and police made elaborate arrangements to manage the large crowd. The special rituals began in the early morning with Baba Bhilat Dev being bathed with 101 litres of milk, followed by…
Sendhwa, a town in Madhya Pradesh, witnessed a massive Nag Panchami footfall on Monday, with over three lakh devotees flocking to the Bhilat Dev temple. Despite light rain and fog, the administration and police ensured a smooth flow of visitors. Special rituals commenced early morning, including bathing the deity with 101 litres of milk, adorning him with garments, and performing a grand ceremony.
Over 108 dishes were prepared for the deity, after which prasad was distributed among the gathered devotees. Vehicles were restricted on the 3.5-km hilly path, compelling devotees to walk amidst the adverse weather. Notable figures like Collector Jayati Singh, SP Padma Vilochan Shukla, and ASP Dheeraj Babbar visited the shrine, participated in the aarti, and reviewed the arrangements.
A separate fair was organized in Jalud, drawing 15,000 devotees, while ancient temples in Khetia and Khachrod also saw increased footfall.
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