The most-awaited ‘Siva Bibaha’ (marriage of lord Siva with Mother Parvati) ended in many temples across Sambalpur on Monday night with much funfair.
From different temples of the city, Dev Dev Mahadev went with Baraat to his father in law’s houses in grand processions. And as per the prefixed lagna, the marriage was solemnised with Mother Parvati. Thousands of people witnessed the occasion and got the blessings of lord Mahadev and Maa Parvati.
The marriage procession of lord Siva to his father in law’s house was worth seeing. Cultural troupes from different parts of the country and the local artists were the attractions during the marriage procession. Folk dance, folk music and the performance of the eunuchs (Rangas) were the added attractions in the festival.
The marriage events of Bam Barada Baba of Nandapara, Sri lokanath Baba of Jharuapara, Sri Jageswar Baba of Modipara, Sri Sitaleswar Baba of Badbazar, Sri Gudeswar Baba of Durgapali, Sri Koshaleswar of Budharaja and all other Siva temples were completed in their respective father in law’s houses. After the marriage was completed, the Dev Dampati (divine couple) moved round the town in vast processions and entered their respective temples by Wednesdayevening. The devotees consider it to be a sacred occasion to have the glimpse of the ‘Jugal Darshan.’