Kartik Second Monday: Heavy rush of devotees at Dhabaleswar Temple in Athagarh

Athagarh, Nov 9: The famous Shaivite shrine of Baba Dhabaleswar in Athagarh witnessed a large gathering of devotees on the second Monday of the holy month of Kartik.From early morning, devotees thronged the temple to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva, who appeared before them in the special Bada Singhar Besha. Several devotees and Habishyalis (women observing the Kartik Brata) also gathered at the shrine to observe the sacred month-long rituals.According to sources, the temple doors were opened at 4 am by the priest committee. The rituals began with the ceremonial bathing of the deity using 108 pots of fragrant water. This was followed by Mangal Aarti, Mailam, Balabhoga and other traditional rituals.Devotees from different parts of the state visited the shrine to witness the beautifully decorated Bada Singhar Besha of Baba Dhabaleswar. The special attire of the deity filled the devotees with devotion and spiritual fervour.Meanwhile, arrangements have been made to ensure smooth darshan for devotees and the proper conduct of daily rituals at the temple. The sacred Monday of Kartik has once again brought a festive and devotional atmosphere to the Dhabaleswar shrine..