Baan Mass Mela Draws Crowds to Martand Sun Temple in Anantnag
Baan Mass Mela: Devotees throng Martand Sun Temple in Anantnag
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The Martand Sun Temple in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, witnessed a large influx of devotees during the Baan Mass Mela, part of the sacred Purushottam Maas. Participants engaged in prayers and rituals, with temple staff providing prasad to thousands seeking blessings during this auspicious period dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
- 01The Baan Mass Mela is celebrated during the Purushottam Maas, which runs from May 17 to June 15 this year.
- 02Temple staff and volunteers prepared to serve prasad to up to 15,000 devotees, having already fed 700-800 people.
- 03Devotees expressed a desire for peace across the country during their prayers at the temple.
- 04Celebrations also took place at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, attracting many visitors.
- 05Devotees from various regions described the atmosphere at both temples as peaceful and spiritually uplifting.
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The historic Martand Sun Temple in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, was bustling with devotees during the Baan Mass Mela, part of the sacred Purushottam Maas. This month, which runs from May 17 to June 15, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is considered highly auspicious in the Hindu lunar calendar. Devotees gathered to participate in prayers and spiritual rituals, with many traveling from various regions to seek blessings. Temple staff and volunteers played a crucial role in facilitating the event, preparing prasad for thousands of attendees. One volunteer noted that they had already served 700-800 people and were ready to accommodate up to 15,000. Devotees expressed their hopes for peace across the country during their prayers. Concurrently, celebrations were also observed at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, where a large number of visitors offered prayers, contributing to a spiritually uplifting atmosphere. Many devotees described their experiences as fulfilling and peaceful, reflecting the significance of this sacred period.
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The influx of devotees during the Baan Mass Mela supports local businesses and enhances community engagement in spiritual activities.
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