Dantewada. Pandit Pradeep Mishra’s program began today, December 7th, in Haram, near Geedam in the district. He will be conducting the Shiva Mahapurana until December 13th. A procession carrying sacred water pots was held the day before. That same evening, Pandit Pradeep Mishra arrived in Geedam, where he received a grand welcome from the townspeople.
The Shiva Mahapurana commenced today at 2 PM at the program venue near the Geedam Agricultural Produce Market. Hundreds of devotees had arrived two days prior. Committee members estimate that a crowd of over 100,000 people is expected. Such is the devotion of the followers that many arrived at the venue two days before the program even began to secure their spots. Devotees have come not only from Chhattisgarh but also from states like Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
According to committee members, a crowd of over 100,000 is anticipated. Meanwhile, the Shiva Mahapurana committee is organizing a community feast for all seven days. Notably, people from approximately 7 to 10 villages in the district are voluntarily engaged in making around 10 lakh (1 million) leaf plates for the feast.
