Guest guest Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 THE PESHWAI procession of Juna Akhara’s Naga sadhus and Sanyasi was taken out in Varanasi on Thursday. A large number Naga Sadhus and Sanyasis assembled at the Japeshwar Mahadeo temple in Baijnatha area and after performing puja, the procession of Peshwai was taken out. Horses, chariots, and an elephant were part of the procession. The procession was led by the Ramta Panch and prominent Naga sadhus and Sanyasis such as Krishna Giri, Shivanand Sarswati, Shiv Chaitanya Saraswati, Hemanand Giri, Kamal Giri and general secretary of Akhara Parishad, Shri Hari Giri. A band party was also playing band during the procession. The sadhus were carrying an idol of Lord Dattatreiya on a palanquin during procession. After taking out from Japashwar temple, the procession traversed several localities such as Vinayka, Chetmani crossing, Vijya crossing and Bhelupur before reaching Hanuman Ghat based Juna Akhara where the Naga sadhus installed the idol of Lord Datatrieya and performed puja. Naga sadhus had also shown their martial arts during procession. A strong contingent of police force was escorting the procession. The police administration had ensured tight security arrangement to avoid any untoward incident. It may be mentioned that a large number of sadhus under the banner of Sri Panchadashnam Avahan Akhara entered this religious capital of the country in a procession here on Wednesday. Representatives of Akharas, Naga Sadhus, Mahants and Sabhapatis entered the city. Shiv Shanker Giri, Kailash Puri, Bhole Giri Ji, Samunder Giri Ji, Shiv Kumar Ji, Basant Giri Ji, Brijesh Puri Ji, Harishnand Giri Ji and Shivesh Giri were among others who led the procession. These sadhus are scheduled to take a holy dip in the Ganga and perform worship at ancient Kashi Vishwanath temple on the occasion of religious festival of Shiv Ratri on February 16 this month. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/5922_1922814,0015002500030002.htm Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Autos' Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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