Devotees Visiting Temples Along Ghats
Ujjain: After taking the holy dip at various Kshipra ghats at Ujjain during Simhastha, lakhs of devotees are also having Darshan at various religious places including Garh Kalika and Mangalnath Mandir. Along with devotees from all corners of the country, foreigners are also having Darshan at Garh Kalika and Mangalnath.
Process to seek blessings of saints-seers and Darshan of temple will continue throughout Mahakumbh. About 100 Home Guard jawans have been deployed to prevent devotees from taking holy dip in deep water. They have been deployed along with Siddhavat's left and right side ghats, Kal Bhairav, Vikrant, Bhairav, Angareshwar, Bhartrihari ghats, 92 Ghats in Siddhavat sector and other ghats. Seven boats have also been pressed into service.
lost and Found Centres have also been set up for devotees' convenience on temple's premises. Temporary health centres have been set up to treat devotees. Health check-up facility for devotees has also been made available.
Along with excellent road, drinking water arrangements and clean atmosphere also been provided during Simhastha. Through Mangalnath-based media centre, literature containing information about state government's welfare schemes is also being distributed to devotees.
Mp Doordarshan To Air Presentation On Simhastha
Bhopal: Pradeshik Samachar Ekansh of Doordarshan, Bhopal will give a special presentation focusing on Simhastha. The 10-minute feature will be telecast on Madhya Pradesh Doordarshan at 8.30 pm. In the special series of Samachar Ekansh at 4.20 pm, special talks will be telecast on 'Simhastha Kya la Sakta Hai Jan-Jagriti', 'Kaise Jude Hain Adhyatm Aur Vigyan', 'Kya Sochta Hai Desh Ka Yuva Simhastha Ke Baare Main' and 'Kya Simhastha Ke liye Ho Payega Chhote Shehraon Ka Vikas'.
Malaysian Dance Group Performs At Simhastha
Bhopal: Glimpses of Mangalacharan, Sthai, Ram Bhajan and Yogini Moksh were presented during performance of Malaysia's Ganjam Oddyssi dance troupe at cultural programme organised by Union Department of Culture at Ujjain during Simhastha. Various aspects of Indian's diverse culture are being presented at stages set up by the department at different places in the city.
Smooth Going At Simhastha
Ujjain: Darshan at Mahakal Mandir, Ramghat, Narsingh Ghat and the holy dip in river Kshipra at Ujjain can be undertaken easily despite heavy rush during Simhastha.
Devotee Ram Swaroop Gupta from Delhi said that he has undertaken Darshan and holy dip not once, but thrice during such a massive Mahakumbh. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ensured outstanding arrangements for devotees. Despite long queues, he had Darshan at Mahakal very easily. He lauded cleaning arrangements of Kshipra river. A team of swimmers is removing material of Pooja, flowers etc soon after they are offered due to this water in the river always remains clean.
Gupta is accompanied by his family including his 90-years-old mother. He said that before arriving at Ujjain, his mother was worried as to how senior citizens will have Darshan and the holy dip amidst such a heavy rush. She is very happy to see these smooth arrangements and says 'Blessed is Madhya Pradesh'. Entire Ujjain is gripped by enthusiastic devotion of pilgrims.
Cm To lay Foundation Of Rani Kamlapati Bridge
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will lay foundation stone for the Rani Kamlapati Arch Bridge to be built by Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) between Kilol Park and Ginauri on May 2 at 10 am.
Mayor Alok Sharma along with Corporation officers on Monday inspected the Kamlapati idol immersion ghat and directed to ensure all the arrangements for the foundation stone laying ceremony are complete before time. He also directed to clean the pond and clear the waste and filth using machines.
During the visit, Additional Commissioner GP Mali, MP Singh, City Engineer (Civil) AK Nanda and many other officials of the Corporation were present.
The arch bridge will be 190 metre long and will connect Kilol Park, Shyamala Hills, Professor Colony and Banganga to Ginauri, Budhwara, Bharat Talkies and railway station. The bridge will be 10.75 metre wide and arch will be 150 metre long. The bridge will also have two metre wide footpaths.
A total expenditure of Rs 32.86 crore is estimated for the construction of the bridge. This bridge will add to the beauty and convenience in travel in the city.
Aap Agitation Against liquor Mafia
Bhopal: The Aam Admi Party's (AAP) Madhya Pradesh unit has launched an agitation against the alleged increase in activities of liquor mafia and demanded that prohibition of alcohol be introduced in the state.
led by the state's AAP Secretary Akshay Hunka, hundred of party workers arrived at Kalpana Nagar here on Sunday in the support of women who had been staging protest against the hooliganism of liquor sellers. On the occasion, Hunka said that the party would be forced to launch an agitation if prohibition is not introduced.
In a statement issued here, Hunka claimed that the state government was allowing opening of liquor shops in residential areas to derive economic benefits. local residents are being inconvenienced and are staging protests but their concerns are not being heeded. He alleged that the contractor of a liquor shop at Kalpana Nagar and his friends beat up women agitators who were protesting against selling of liquor from the shop, which is in residential area.
3 People Die As Mini Truck Overturns
Betul: Three people were today killed and more than a dozen others injured when a mini-truck overturned at Multai in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district. The mini-truck was conveying members of a wedding procession including the bridegroom from Kebuchankhapa village to Ghatbiroli when the incident occurred. A pedestrian and two truck passengers were killed. The deceased were yet to be identified. The injured were admitted to hospital in Multai.
Vessel Presented To Baratis As Message Of Environmental Conservation
Ujjain: In order to drive home the message of environment conservation amid extreme drought and potable water crisis across the country, 'baratis (members of a wedding procession)' were presented a vessel (to be used for providing water to birds) and a plant during 'vidai (post-wedding ceremony)'.
local resident Bini Bilala got married to Gujarat's Kalol-native Bhautik Bakharia at Jain pilgrim spot 'Tapobhumi Parisar' on Sunday. On the occasion, 'baratis' were presented a vessel and a plant each. Tapobhumi Media Incharge Sachin Kasliwal said the present made the wedding unique and would certainly accomplish the goal of instilling the message for conserving environment.