Chhath Puja: Kinnar Akhara Mahamandaleshwar crawls 5km to ghat

Gorakhpur: Mahamandaleshwar Kakeshwari Nandgiri of Kinnar Akhara on Wednesday crawled towards the Chhath ghat at Pipiganj area in Gorakhpur. Mahamandaleshwar Kakeshwari Nandgiri became the center of attraction when she started crawling to the ghat which is around 5 km away from her house. She is also observing 72 hours fast for the well being and prosperity of the nation and her Yajman (clients).
“From last 12 years, I have been observing Chhath fast and celebrating the festival following all customs and traditions. Few years ago, I wished something from ‘Chhathi Maiyya’ and it came true, so I decided to crawl to the ghat to make the deity happy. I have been doing this for three years now, and will continue crawling to the ghat for Chhath puja for two more years,” Mahamandeleshwar said.
“I also prayed and asked Chhathi Maiyya to keep us safe from the corona pandemic,” she added.
Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan inspected various Chhath ghats and extended greetings to all on Wednesday.
He also gave directions regarding preparation of Chhath puja at ghat. He reached Rajghat, Ramghat at Rapti ghat, Hanumangarhi, Suryakund dham, Mansarover temple and Bheem sarovar in Gorakhnath temple and took stock of preparations and also took blessings of Guru Gorakshnath.