Thousands of Kanwariyas collect sacred water from Rapti for Kajri Teej
A massive crowd of devotees thronged the banks of the Rapti river in Shravasti on the occasion of Kajri Teej festival.
A massive crowd of devotees thronged the banks of the Rapti river in Shravasti on the occasion of Kajri Teej festival. Thousands of devotees collected water from the Rapti bank and set out on foot for the holy water offering ritual scheduled to take place the next day.
Several devotees who collected water from the Jamunha area left for Janglinath Dham, while a large number of Kanwariyas departed for Vibhutinath temple carrying their sacred water pots. The chants of "Har-Har Mahadev" echoed from the Rapti riverbank all along the routes leading to the temples, with the entire atmosphere becoming devotional and spiritually charged.
Keeping in view the ritual water offering ceremony on Kajri Teej, tight security arrangements and comprehensive barricading have been put in place at both Vibhutinath temple and Janglinath Dham to manage the anticipated rush of pilgrims and ensure smooth conduct of the religious proceedings.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kajri Teej and where did devotees collect water?
Kajri Teej is a festival during which thousands of devotees collect sacred water from the Rapti river in Shravasti. They gather this water for a holy water offering ritual scheduled to take place the next day.
Where did the Kanwariyas travel with their sacred water?
Kanwariyas traveled to different temples carrying their sacred water pots. Those from the Jamunha area departed for Janglinath Dham, while a large number traveled to Vibhutinath temple.
What security measures were implemented for the festival?
Tight security arrangements and comprehensive barricading were put in place at both Vibhutinath temple and Janglinath Dham to manage the anticipated rush of pilgrims and ensure smooth conduct of the religious proceedings.
What atmosphere surrounded the water collection at Rapti river?
The atmosphere became devotional and spiritually charged, with chants of 'Har-Har Mahadev' echoing from the Rapti riverbank all along the routes leading to the temples.
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