Balrampur: Devi Patan Temple Illuminates Diwali with Eleven Thousand Lamps

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Grand Diwali Celebrations Across Balrampur District

The festival of lights, tradition, and joy, Diwali, was celebrated with immense enthusiasm across the entire Balrampur district on Sunday and Monday nights. As the sun set, the district was bathed in the glow of lamps, illuminating doorways from the city to the remotest villages.

The sparkle of colorful decorative lights and the sounds of fireworks echoing in the sky significantly enhanced the festival's vibrancy. The entire city was specially decorated under the direction of Municipal Chairperson Dr. Dhirendra Pratap Singh Dhiru. People performed rituals and worshipped Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Kuber in their homes, shops, and commercial establishments, praying for happiness and prosperity.

Heavy crowds of shoppers were observed in the markets from morning onwards, with women and children seen purchasing pooja items, sweets, and decorative goods.

Grand Lamp Festival at Devi Patan Shaktipeeth

On the occasion of Diwali, a magnificent lamp festival was organized at the district's renowned Shaktipeeth, the Devi Patan temple. Eleven thousand lamps were lit within the temple complex, bathing the entire area in light.

This traditional event was inaugurated by Peethadheeshwar Mithilesh Nath Yogi, in the presence of Sadar MLA Paltoo Ram, by performing puja to Maa Patshwari, Mother Lakshmi, and Lord Ganesha. With the lighting of the first lamp, the Surya Kund, Sawai Mata temple, Lord Shiva temple, and Guru Gorakhnath ji's place were also illuminated by the ethereal glow of the lamps.

This tradition has been ongoing for the past nine years, and this year, hundreds of devotees participated enthusiastically.

Sharing Joy and Dignitary Presence

Following the puja, Peethadheeshwar Mithilesh Nath Yogi distributed sweets and fireworks to the children present in the temple complex, bringing smiles to their faces. Subsequently, the Peethadheeshwar and MLA Paltoo Ram themselves lit sparklers and anars, sharing the joys of Diwali.

On this special occasion, temple administrator Arun Gupta, Pankaj Singh, Shyam Tiwari, and Station House Officer Sudhir Kumar Singh, along with a large number of dignitaries, were present. Meanwhile, at the BJP office, District President Ravi Kumar Mishra also celebrated Diwali with enthusiasm, performing Ganesh-Lakshmi puja with officials and party workers.

Trader Ganga Sharma of Bhagwatiganj stated that this festival is a symbol of mutual love and brotherhood, bringing prosperity to every home.

Thus, the festival of Diwali concluded peacefully and with devotion throughout the district.