WATCH | Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel whipped to 'bring prosperity' for state
As per the tradition, on Govardhan Puja, a person is beaten up with the whip on his hands as people believe that the practice helps in getting rid of the problems and bringing good luck.
Published: 05th November 2021 06:56 PM | Last Updated: 05th November 2021 06:56 PM | A+A A-
The video was recorded in a village in the Durg district of Chattisgarh when the CM was taking part in the ritual.
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel was whipped on Friday as part of a ritual on the occasion of Govardhan Puja.
As part of the Govardhan Puja tradition, the CM got whipped with 'sonta' (whip made up of kush, a grass) before he sought blessings for the prosperity of the state, according to officials. According to the villagers, the whip is a special one that is believed to bring prosperity and good fortune.
प्रदेश की मंगल कामना और शुभ हेतु आज जंजगिरी में सोटा प्रहार सहने की परंपरा निभाई।
— Bhupesh Baghel (@bhupeshbaghel) November 5, 2021
सभी विघ्नों का नाश हो। pic.twitter.com/bHQNFIFzGv
The video was recorded in a village in the Durg district of Chattisgarh when the CM was taking part in the ritual. The chief minister was clad in traditional attire and a green turban.
Baghel was seen standing with his arms stretched before a man starts whipping him. After eight rounds, the man stopped and hugged the CM.
In a video posted by Baghel on Twitter, a middle-aged man was seen whipping the Chhattisgarh CM as drums and other musical instruments were played in the background.
As per the tradition, on Govardhan Puja, a person is beaten up with the whip with full force on his hands as people believe that the practice helps in getting rid of the problems and bringing good luck, a report said.
