About 70 Punjab Devotees Complete 180-km Dandavat Journey to Naina Devi Shrine

An extraordinary display of faith was witnessed at Shaktipeeth Shri Naina Devi Ji in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, where a group of about 70 devotees from Dhuri in Punjab completed a difficult 180-kilometre dandavat journey to reach Mata Rani’s shrine.

The devotees travelled on their stomachs and reached the feet of the goddess in three days. Their journey was marked by physical hardship, with blisters developing on their feet. Several devotees were seen with bandages tied around their feet. Despite the pain and difficulty, they showed no let-up in their faith or enthusiasm.

The group had started from Dhuri in Punjab and covered a distance of around 180 kilometres while performing the dandavat journey. Their arrival at the shrine became an example of the deep devotion that devotees have towards Mata Shri Naina Devi.

The devotees said they faced several problems on the way. They said the roads were broken and uneven, while the heat also made the journey difficult. Continuous movement on their stomachs led to blisters on their feet, adding to their physical suffering.

However, the devotees said their faith in Mata Rani gave them the strength to complete the journey. They said Shri Naina Devi herself had given them the power to undertake such a difficult pilgrimage. According to them, completing a journey of this kind would not have been possible without the blessings of Mata Rani.

The devotees also prayed to Mata Rani to continue giving them strength and blessings in the future, so that they could keep visiting her shrine and offering their prayers.

Faith in Mata Shri Naina Devi is well known among devotees across the country. Because of this devotion, many people undertake difficult religious journeys to reach Mata Rani’s shrine and pay their respects.

The dandavat journey by the devotees from Dhuri was also witnessed by other devotees who had reached the temple. Seeing the group complete the challenging journey despite blisters, bandages, broken roads and the heat, the other devotees appeared emotional at their unwavering faith and dedication.