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| September 4, 2010 | Devotees in Kullu undertake 40-mile journey for rejuvenation in holy water | |
Kullu (Himachal):A large number of devotees here on Saturday participated in an annual festival, carrying the idol of their local
deity in a palanquin for over 40 miles and rejuvenated themselves in holy waters.
These devotees have a belief that the water at the confluence of rivers Beas and
Parvati has healing powers. The water flows down the lush Himalayan slopes, which
have an abundance of herbs. On the 20th day of the Bhado month in the Hindu calendar
the devotees carry the idol of the local deity from Larenkelo all the way to Bhunter.
Hundreds of devotees took a dip at the confluence of Beas-Parvaty rivers in the
annual event that attracts people throughout the day. "Today herbs from the mountains
flow in the streams and rivers. It is very important to take bath on Bees Bhado
day as body ailments get cured," said Deepak Sharma, a devotee. As musicians played
on long pipes, accompanied by drum beats, the priests performed traditional rejuvenation
rituals and sprayed waters from the holy confluence on the idol. Later it was
taken back to Larenkelo, which is almost 20 miles from Bhunter. |
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