A nearly 200-year-old tradition was observed on the occasion of Govardhan Puja in Mainpur Kala village of Chhattisgarh. During the ritual, more than 150 cows and bulls were made to run over the Sirha. As per tradition, the Sirha lay on the ground while the animals passed over him. The notable point was that he did not suffer even a scratch.
A crowd of villagers gathered to watch the traditional event organised on the occasion of Govardhan Puja. Cows and bulls are specially included in this long-running village tradition. Villagers see it as connected with religious faith and traditional beliefs.
During the event, more than 150 cows and bulls passed over the Sirha one after another. People present were eager to witness the scene. According to tradition, the Sirha remaining safe is seen as a belief linked to faith.
This tradition, followed in Mainpur Kala for nearly two centuries, remains part of the village’s cultural and religious identity on the occasion of Govardhan Puja.
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