A unique tradition in this state, the CM is flogged on the occasion of Govardhan Puja

Raipur, Ta. 15. Sunday 2020 November

While Govardhan Puja is currently being celebrated in a number of states of the country, Chhattisgarh has a unique tradition of this festival, which is still observed today.

According to tradition, the CM of the state eats whips for the happiness of the people of the state on the occasion of Govardhan Puja. Today, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel carried out this tradition and endured the whipping on his hand.

It is worth mentioning that Govardhan Puja is performed on the second day of Diwali in many states. It is basically a worship to thank nature. It is believed to have been started by Lord Krishna. It started in Vrajbhoomi and then gradually spread to other parts of India. Was.

As usual, this time too, today, after reaching the village Jajangiri, Kumhari of Durg district, he performed the tradition of enduring the blow of Santa for the well-being of all.

This beautiful tradition is celebrated for the well-being of all. pic.twitter.com/w2XldUGinG

- Bhupesh Baghel (@bhupeshbaghel) November 15, 2020