151 km Kanwar Yatra: MLA Bhavna Bohra created a unique record from Amarkantak to Bhoramdev

* Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai ji called Bhavna Bohra and encouraged the Kanwariyas

* Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai ji called Bhavna Bohra and Kanwariyas and wished them all the best for the yatra

On July 21, Pandaria MLA Bhavna Bohra and more than 300 Kanwariyas along with her started a 151 km long journey from Maa Narmada Temple Amarkantak to Bhoramdev Temple, which was completed on July 27 with the worship and Jalabhishek of Lord Bholenath ji at Bhoramdev Temple. This Kanwar Yatra was started under the leadership of Pandaria MLA Bhavna Bohra to wish for the happiness and prosperity of the people of Chhattisgarh and the prosperity of the state and in 7 days, crossing dense forests, mountains, rugged paths, overflowing rivers and heavy rains, it was completed with the Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva at Dongaria Mahadev and Bhoramdev Temple. All the obstacles were crossed by Pandaria MLA Bhavna Bohra and the Kanwariyas walking with her step by step and every day a new energy, joy and enthusiasm was seen in this journey which started with a sacred resolution in the mind and immense faith in Lord Bholenath. By completing the 151 km journey, Bhavna Bohra and all the Kanwariyas with her have definitely proved that if you have strong determination and will power along with devotion and faith in the mind, you can fulfill all your goals and resolutions. This journey will be an example in itself in Chhattisgarh. This is the first occasion when a woman public representative has undertaken a difficult journey of 151 km for the well-being of the state and the people of the state and has also given a message of women power.

On the last day of the journey, Pandaria MLA Bhavna Bohra and Kanwar pilgrims started their journey from Bodla at 7 am and reached Bhoramdev temple at 12 noon. During this time, thousands of Shiva devotees, social and Hindu organizations, BJP officials, workers and residents of the area welcomed him with a shower of flowers in Bodla. With the slogans of Har Har Mahadev and Bol Bam, the entire Kawardha was immersed in Shiva devotion and became saffron. During this time, more than 5000 Shiva devotees welcomed him grandly on his arrival at the Bhoramdev temple. Everyone greeted Bhavna Bohra and the Kanwar pilgrims accompanying her with drums, devotional songs and flower showers. This would be the first occasion when such a huge crowd of devotees reached the Bhoramdev temple where people wholeheartedly praised the Kanwar Yatra of Bhavna Bohra and the Kanwar pilgrims walking with her from Amarkantak to Bhoramdev. This Kanwar Yatra started from Maa Narmada Temple Amarkantak and ended at Bhoramdev Temple via Lamhni, Van Gram Mahamai, Khudia, Gaurkampa, Pandaria, Mohtara, Pandatarai, Dongaria Mahadev, Bodla. During this time, Bhandara and Mahaprasadi distribution was also organized in Bhoramdev temple in which more than 5000 Shiva devotees took the prasad. On this occasion, MLA Bhavna Bohra also welcomed the devotees and Kanwar pilgrims who came to visit Bhoramdev temple and distributed prasad.

On this occasion, Bhavna Bohra said that this moment is full of pride and emotions for me which I will remember for life. With the blessings of Lord Bholenath and Mother Narmada and with the immense love, affection and cooperation of the Shiv devotees and Kanwar pilgrims of Kabirdham district, this journey has been completed today, for which I express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone. I especially thank the state’s Honorable Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai ji and Assembly Speaker Honorable Dr. Raman Singh ji, who encouraged all of us by talking on the phone during the journey and wished us a happy journey. This is a moment of great pride for me, we started this journey from 21st July with the resolve and wish for the happiness and peace of the people of Chhattisgarh and prosperity of the state and I express my gratitude to all of them for the participation of more than 300 Kanwar pilgrims with me at every step in the holy journey.

Along with this, the affection, love and grand and warm welcome given by all of you, my family members of Kabirdham district, members of all social and Hindu organizations, BJP officials, workers, youth and women front, and the people of the area gave new energy to our journey every day. During this time, the devotion of Lord Bholenath and Mother Narmada gave us constant strength to face the dense forests, mountains, rugged paths, overflowing rivers and heavy rains. We got a very important lesson from this journey that no goal is impossible with true devotion and determination. Shravan month is a unique confluence of faith, discipline and service where every devotee remains immersed in the devotion of Lord Bholenath with faith in Mahadev, while Kanwar Yatra is such a tradition, which is a unique confluence of devotion, dedication and social unity. It not only shows our loyalty towards Lord Shiva, but also connects us with the values of humanity, environmental protection and self-purification.

Every citizen of entire Chhattisgarh including Pandaria Assembly is a member of my family. Wishing them happiness and prosperity and serving them is our priority. In the past years, I got the opportunity to visit different areas of the state and connect with the people there. During this time, people everywhere gave me a lot of love and respect like their own family. We did this journey to express our gratitude for this respect and hospitality. I believe that the people of the entire state have supported us directly and indirectly for this holy journey of ours and I will continue to get the support and guidance of all of you in the future too. This Kanwar Yatra has not only been a physical journey but also a spiritual journey. It teaches self-restraint, patience and perseverance to the devotees. I will always keep the experiences gained from this journey in my conduct and will continue to fulfill my responsibilities to serve every needy person and to spread Sanatan culture and religious tradition. I want to say to all of you Shiva devotees and especially the youth that let us cherish this glorious heritage of Sanatan culture and strengthen our faith and unity through holy events like Kanwar Yatra.