Religious Trusts and Endowments Minister Brijmohan Agrawal has said that the Chhattisgarh Government is conducting the Rajim Kumbh in a grand manner. He was addressing the seven-day ‘Sant-Samagam’ which began at Rajim on Tuesday. He welcomed the saints from Chhattisgarh and all over the country. The Rajim Kumbh which began on Magh Pournima on the banks of Sangam of Mahanadi, Pairi and Saundur rivers is being held for the past one decade.
Agrawal said that with the blessings of lord Rajeev lochan and sadhus, the popularity of Rajim Kumbh and Chhattisgarh is spreading far and wide. The Minister added that with the co-operation of all citizens the Kumbh will be held on a larger scale in the coming years. ‘Viraat Sant Samagam’ ceremony began with Puja of lord Rajeev lochan.
He said according to experts, Chhattisgarh is the land of birth of Kaushalya, Mother of lord Ram. The ashram of ‘Sapt Rishis’ is located here. Rajim is the most holy and historical place of Chhattisgarh. He expressed his gratitude to the general public and blessings of saints for the successful conduct of the Rajim Kumbh.