Jagdalpur/Raipur, October 23 (H.S.):President Droupadi Murmu, on the second day of her visit to Chhattisgarh, offered prayers at the Maa Danteshwari Temple in Jagdalpur on Friday, paying obeisance to the revered presiding deity of the Bastar region. She performed the rituals in accordance with tradition and prayed to Maa Danteshwari for the happiness, peace, prosperity and well-being of the people of the country.

Before the President’s visit, she was accorded a traditional welcome within the temple premises. On the occasion, Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also offered prayers to Maa Danteshwari and sought peace, prosperity and continued progress for the people of the state.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the people of Bastar had unwavering faith in Maa Danteshwari, the region’s revered presiding deity. He described the goddess as an integral part of Bastar’s spiritual traditions and everyday cultural life. The President’s visit to the temple to offer prayers, he said, was a matter of pride for Bastar and the entire state of Chhattisgarh.

Sai further said Bastar had earned a distinct identity across India and internationally for its unique tribal culture, ancient traditions and distinctive social values. The region’s customs reflect a profound connection between nature, faith and community life. He expressed confidence that the President’s visit would bring renewed national recognition and appreciation to Bastar’s rich cultural heritage and longstanding traditions.

Maa Danteshwari is the revered presiding deity of the Bastar region and holds a special place in the religious and cultural traditions of its people. The goddess commands deep devotion among local residents, and her worship remains an integral part of the region’s centuries-old customs and socio-cultural life.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar