SHIV PROCESSION TAKEN OUT IN ARA

SHIV PROCESSION TAKEN OUT IN ARA

16-FEB-ENG 13

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA-------------------------Under the aegis of the Shiva procession Shobha Yatra Committee, a grand and historic Shiva procession was taken out with great pomp and show from the famous Ramgarhia Gajju Lala Shiva Temple in Ara city. The entire city of Ara reverberated with chants of "Har Har Mahadev" and "Bam Bam Bhole."

Lord Bholenath was seated on a decorated palanquin. The enthusiastic participation of women was a special attraction this year. Dressed in traditional attire, women performed aarti and swayed to bhajans, filling the atmosphere with devotion.

Artists from the Indian Idol winning team from Moradabad mesmerized the devotees with their devotional music.

The grand Maha Aarti at Gopali Chowk, the Holi of flowers and cremation grounds at the Shiv Ganj Durga Temple, and the Maha Aarti at Shri Ram Chowk with Vedic chanting by priests from Varanasi were the highlights of the event. Prasad, sherbet, and food items were distributed at various locations along the route. Many prominent public representatives were present at this historic event.

Bihar Government's Labor Resources Minister Sanjay Singh Tiger, Agiaon MLA Mahesh Paswan, Ara Mayor Indu Devi and Deputy Mayor Poonam Devi, along with other dignitaries, attended the event.

All guests worshipped Lord Shiva and wished the city residents a happy Mahashivratri and Shiv Baraat, and commended the efforts of the committee.

Under the leadership of Shiv Baraat Shobha Yatra Committee President Arun Gupta, General Secretary Rajendra Tiwari,

Vice President Pratik Raj, Secretary Akash Shroff, Treasurer Vijay Kumar Gupta, Tableau Chief Durgesh Singh, Co-Chief Radhe Gupta, Security Chief Vicky Kumar, and Media Incharge Aditya Soni played a crucial role in making this grand event a success.

At the welcome ceremony, Under the leadership of the organization's president, Saroj Singh, Munnu Singh, Amarendra Choubey, Rajveer Raj, Dharmendra Singh, and Vikas Dubey handled the welcome and service arrangements.

Under the patronage of Sona Lal Ji, Suresh Singh of the Board of Trustees, and Surendra Sinha Ji, Vishal Singh, president of the Hindu Jagran Manch, this Shiva procession was completed in a historic and grand manner.

The presence of thousands of devotees made the event unforgettable, and the entire city of Ara was filled with Shiva.