Several people from Bundelkhand who were also not able to attend the Simhastha at Ujjain are organising a rally in Orchha to fill the surroundings with resonating chants in worship of King Ram and mother Pitambara.
The motive for this religious event happening in Orchha is influenced by the natural calamities happening in the area. The saints are expected to gather and pray for the wellbeing of the area. It is believed that since the earth at Bundelkhand is not yet been prayed upon by the saints, it remains detached from nature.
On the occasion of Navratri and Pukha Nakshatra (1 to 10 October), on the banks of Betwa River of Raja Ram’s earth: held in a natural environment in Orchha the event of Sant Samagam is being planed to involve everyday activities like seminars, Kanya Puja (Girl worship), knowledge of yoga, Rama Katha, Bhandara (Offered twice a day): showcase of religious movies, local bazaars, local talents of Madhya Pradesh, as well as several other cultural activities.
The motive of the ‘Sant Samagam’ is to spread religious messages and create a cultural environment through the saints gathering during the course of 9 days of Navratri.
In this ceremony, nine 'Maha Mandelshwars’ along with saints and teachers will be present. The ceremony will be inaugurated by ‘Vishal Kalashyatra’. On this occasion, besides Madhya Pradesh’s CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan and other ministers, politicians, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Narendra Singh Tommar and Mahesh Sharma have given their word that they will be attending the event.