Some Akharas and Ashrams around Angareshwar Mandir on Kshipra banks in Mangalnath Zone of Simhastha Mela area at Ujjain are also attracting attention towards spiritual activities.
Atm Jagriti Mahila Mandal of Pran Nath Gyanpeeth has introduced devotees with views of Mahamati Pran Nath. This is the first Mahila Mandal in Mangalnath zone. Vidushi Ranjana Dube (Patna) and Kailash Bahal (Baroda) enlightened devotees with their discourses. It was informed that Sant Kavi Pran Nathji (1618-1694) from Gujarat had visited Madhya Pradesh in 17th century, established Dham at Panna and lived there lifelong. A grand Pran Nath Mandir has been constructed on his Samadhi at Panna. His followers are called 'Krishna Pranami'. Thousands of followers of Pranami Panth attend the festival held on Sharad Purnima at Panna.
It was informed in the discourse the Shri Pran Nath had given guidance and succour to Maharaja Chhatrasal in his fight against the then foreign invaders. He gave message of equality and unity to the society. He carved a distinct identity in spiritualism. It was like a Satyagrah for equality, self-respect and independence in those days. Discourses and lectures will be held In Pran Nath Peeth till May 22.
Meanwhile, Revenue Minister Rampal Singh took stock of arrangements at Ramghat at Ujjain today. He also had the holy dip in Kshipra river on Parv Snan. He talked to the holy dippers and asked them about their experiences. Rewa resident Shivakant Tiwari informed the minister that the administration has made adequate arrangements of police personnel and divers at the ghat. He also lauded smooth traffic arrangements. Tiwari said that the people did not face any difficulty in arriving at the ghat and taking the holy dip. Sanitation arrangements at ghats are also superb. Adequate drinking water and other facilities have also been provided.
The Minister urged people to give ear to advice of police and divers and cooperate with them at ghats. He viewed Khsipra ghat from C-3 Press Gallery at Ramghat.