Govardhan Puja 2021 Celebration: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel Gets 'Whipped' as Part of Diwali Ritual in Durg (Watch Video)

Raipur, November 5: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday attended Govardhan puja pageant celebration in a village in Durg district of the state and acquired whipped with 'sonta' (whip made up of kush, a grass) as per the custom looking for blessings for the prosperity of the state, officers mentioned. As per the custom, on Govardhan puja that's celebrated on the following day of Diwali, an individual is crushed up with the whip with full drive on his palms as folks consider that the follow helps in getting rid of the issues and bringing good luck. "Like every year, CM Baghel on Friday took part in Govardhan puja in Janjgiri village and bore the pain of sonta (whip) to uphold the custom that has been going on in the state for years for the well-being and prosperity of the people," a state public relations officer mentioned. Govardhan Puja 2021 Messages & Wishes in Hindi: Send 'Govardhan Puja Ki Shubhkamnayen' HD Images, Greetings, Lord Krishna Pics, GIFs, Quotes and Telegram Pics. On the event, the chief minister highlighted the importance of Govardhan puja, throughout which cows are worshipped and mentioned the pageant signifies our gratitude in the direction of govansh (cow progeny). It is the obligation of everybody to protect the identification of our soil and advertise, he added. Later, Baghel additionally shared a video on Twitter in which he could be seen being hit on his palms with the whip by a person. Earlier, village aged Bharosa Thakur used to conduct the sonta custom and hit folks with a whip as per their want in Janjgiri and after his loss of life, his son Birendra Thakur has been carrying ahead his legacy, the officers mentioned.