President Draupadi Murmu pledged his ancestors during Pitrupaksha in Gaya. He is the first President to do so during his tenure, making it a historical moment. This Shraddha was concluded in the Karma Vishnupad Temple.
Patna: The world famous Pitrupaksha fair in Moksha Nagari Gaya ji is going on in its grand form and on this auspicious occasion, a historic moment was recorded on Saturday morning. President Draupadi Murmu herself reached Moksha Bhumi Gaya and performed Pindadan and Shraddha rituals for the peace of the soul of his ancestors and ancestors in Vishnupad Temple and Phalgu Akshayavat here. This is the first time that a President of the country performed a pindadan in Gaya ji during his tenure. The move not only made the fair venue special, but also gave it a historical dimension in religious and cultural terms.
Security system
In view of the arrival of the President, Gaya ji’s security was made impregnable. Police forces were deployed on the city and special traffic arrangements were made. The administration ensured that there was no inconvenience in the program of devotees and the President.
Acenous village and Pinddan tradition
The ancestral village of President Draupadi Murmu is located in a fleet above the Mayurganj area of Orissa. The pindadan of his ancestors was conducted by Rajesh Lal Katariyar, who has the safety of the fleet of the village Pindadanis. On the basis of this tradition, this Shraddha Karma of the President concluded. Eyewitnesses said that the President performed the pindadan according to the entire law and traditional customs. During this period, administrative officers, religious officials and local panda society were present. People say that the President’s presence increased the holyness of “salvation land” even further.
Religious and cultural importance
Thousands of devotees arrive in Gaya ji every year on the occasion of Pitrupaksha. They offer pindadan for the peace and salvation of their ancestors’ souls. The pindadan of President Draupadi Murmu shows deep respect for this tradition and gives a message that traditional rites and customs are equally important for every section of the society.