Chief deity arrives in Mandi for week-long Shivratri fest

Tribune News Service
Mandi, March 10

Kamrunag deity, known as rain God and chief deity of Mandi Shivratri festival, arrived here today to take part in the week-long celebrations. The festival will kickstart on March 12 and conclude on March 18.

With the arrival of the chief deity, the celebration has started in advance. Six other deities also reached here.

The arrival of deities made the atmosphere devotional. The town was resonated with the melodious music of drum beats. Followers of deities, known as Devlu, were dancing and singing together. A large number of people gathered to seek the blessings of the deities.

All members of the Shivaratri Festival Reception Committee, including District Revenue Officer Rajeev Sankhyan and Sarv Devata Samaj Committee president Shivpal Sharma, welcomed the chief deity on behalf of the district administration near Pulgharat in Mandi.

The Kamrunag deity first visited the Madho Rai deity temple to pay him obeisance where Mandi DC Rugved Thakur welcomed him. After that, the deity reached the palace along with his followers where members of the royal family welcomed him with traditional rituals.