The world-famous month-long Shravani Mela began today at Baidyanathdham temple in Deoghar. It was inaugurated by State Agriculture Minister Badal and Godda MP Nishikant Dubey by offering prayers along with other rituals.
Deputy Commissioner Deoghar Manjunath Bhajantri said that the district administration is all geared up for the month-long Shravani Mela which is organized two years post COVID-19 pandemic. Security arrangements have been beefed up and a health camp has been set up for kanwariyas. Shravani Mela will conclude on August 12.
Dr. Kumar Tarachand, Deputy Development Commissioner in his welcome address, welcomed the guests and briefed about the arrangements made by the administrative and civic facilities in the fair.
Followed by administrative officers welcoming the guests, Minister Badal said that under the leadership of Chief Minister, we all welcome the devotees of Baba. Along with the state government and district administration, this is an opportunity for all of us to understand our responsibilities. “Without everyone's participation, such a big event cannot be successful at all. The government is with you. Let's go step by step and do our duty. Deoghar with its grand form is ready to welcome all the Kanwariyas who come to Babadham. Also, the state government is working on how to make the world famous Shravani Mela even better. The fair is being organized after two years,” said Badal.
The Minister also said that the fair is being organized after two years due to the corona epidemic. In such a situation, there is a possibility that the number of devotees reaching the town will exceed. In such a situation, everyone should organize the fair together successfully, so that the devotees who come here get a good feeling and leave for their destination.
During the programme, Godda MP Dr. Nishikant Dubey while welcoming everyone said that it is our wish to provide better facilities to the devotees coming to Babadham in the State Shravani Mela.
It is expected that this year the number of devotees will exceed as the fair is organized after two years. Also there has been improvement in infrastructure facilities in Deoghar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Deoghar international airport on Tuesday to boost air connectivity for devotees visiting Baba Baidyanathdham temple during the month-long festival. Baba Baidyanathdham temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in the country.
The Deoghar airport will have flights to Kolkata and will soon add New Delhi, Ranchi and Patna to the list. Airports in Bokaro and Dumka are under construction.
The PM also said that the Centre is also focussing on the creation of facilities at important places related to faith and spirituality. Modern facilities have been expanded in Deoghar's Baba Baidyanath Dham under the PRASAD scheme. Later, Modi held a 12-km long roadshow in Deoghar. He also visited the Baidhyanath Dham to offer prayers.