(Bhiwani News) In the Hanuman Dhani area, the worship of Dhana Wali Mangalwari Mata took place. Following Holi, a month-long Fag Festival is celebrated here, during which devotees pay homage to the goddess. The site for Mangalwari Mata is located behind the Hanuman Johri Temple, attracting visitors from across the nation who come to seek blessings. This morning, rituals were performed, and devotees prepared various dishes as offerings, culminating in a grand 16th Bhandara.
Over 20,000 devotees partook in the prasad. The Mata Rani Bhandara organizing committee conducted a Yajna dedicated to environmental cleanliness this morning. The event was graced by Mahant Charan Das Maharaj. Key figures included Savitri Yadav, director of Vivekanand High School, Naresh Kanjoo, Harish Koch from Shri Balaji Karate Academy, and Sandeep Gupta from Gurugram, who contributed to the Yajna and offered prasad, marking the commencement of the 16th Bhandara by serving food to nine Kanjaks representing Durga Shakti.
Mahant Charan Das Maharaj highlighted the significance of worshiping Mangalwari Mata and Hanuman Ji, noting that devotees from all over the country visit this site. He mentioned that the Bhandara committee organizes this grand event annually, which is attended by thousands of devotees from the region known as 'Choti Kashi.' The Fag Festival will continue for a month, during which worship of Mangalwari Mata will be ongoing.
The Bhandara coordinators, Naresh alias Kanjoo, Savitri Yadav, and Harish Koch, stated that this grand Bhandara is an annual tradition, with this year marking the 16th event. They emphasized the deep faith and devotion people have towards the goddess, as devotees from across the country come to express their reverence. They also highlighted the importance of tradition and culture in Hinduism, where duty and righteousness hold significant value. On this occasion, the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Youth Awakening Service Committee and the Sadaachari Education Committee focused on water conservation and cleanliness, while also advising against substance abuse. Many devotees were served during this event.