Famous singer lakhbir Singh lakkha presented his devotional offerings at the Mahamai temple in Sironj on Wednesday. The bhagawati jagaran on the occasion of navartra was inaugurated by the Higher Education and Culture Minister laxmikant Sharma.
The festivities continued for the whole night with lakkha and his team presenting numerous devotional songs to energise the devotees who were present during the programme.
Another famous devotional singer Rudrakant Thakur also sung devotional songs during the jagarata till late night.large number of devotees from nearby areas and even faraway places joined the night-long programme. The minister also remained at the temple throughout the night to show his devotion.
He also requested the devotees present during the programme to join the mahayagya scheduled on April 20. He also asked them to take part in the grand bhandara that will be organized on the occasion.
Notably, the Shatchandi Durga Mahayagya had started at the Mahamai Mata Dangwali temple in Sironj town of Vidisha district on the occasion of chaitra navaratra.
Special provisions had been made at the temple and the adjoining area keeping in view the large number of people who visit the place during the festival. The temple premises and surrounding areas including the hill on which it is located have been embellished with bright lights and flags.
The minister was present at the temple to personally see that foolproof arrangements are made to host the large hoards of devotees likely to visit the temple.
The shatchandi mahayagya is conducted every year with the aim of promoting world peace and welfare. large numbers of devotees visit the temple to offer their prayers there.