11th Pranab Rath Yatra Enlivens the Pranab Temple Area at Manmathpur

News Desk, News Nation 360 : The 11th Pranab Rath Yatra was held with great enthusiasm at the Manmathapur Pranab Temple grounds on the auspicious occasion of the 131st birthday of Yugacharya Swami Pranavanandaji Maharaj, the founder of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, and the sacred Maghi Purnima. The organisers claim that the procession's goal is to spread Swami Ji's message of traditional religious rituals and human welfare among the general public. At precisely 2:00 PM, with the help of the local authorities and following all religious rituals, the colourful chariot procession proceeded from the Manmathapur Hindu Milan Mandir. The theme of the procession was envisioned with Lord Shiva as the charioteer and Swami Pranavanandaji Maharaj as the supreme passenger of the chariot. The 11th Pranab Rath Yatra in Manmathapur, organised by Bharat Sevashram Sangha, was conducted in early February 2026 to commemorate the 131st birth anniversary of Swami Pranavanandaji Maharaj. The five-kilometre procession became a colourful amalgamation of devotion and cultural heritage as the massive crowd lined up the roads to witness the exciting array of performances, including women drummers, tribal performances, characters such as Motu-ram, Bratachari dance by children, Harinam Sankirtan, and a kaleidoscope of musical performances by various bands. The most memorable part was the appearance of children dressed as living incarnations of various deities and goddesses. The chariot procession started from Manmathapur Hindu Milan Mandir and then proceeded to Bashtala Bazar, Ganga Arati Bedi, Girirchak Vishalakshmi Temple, Jelepara Harivasar, Manasatala,

Pranavananda Vidyamandir, and Bijannagar Durganagar Shitala Vishalakshmi Temple, finally culminating at the Manmathapur Pranab Temple. Taking into consideration the fact that the Madhyamik examinations were in progress, the organisers of this sacred event conducted a special prayer meeting on this holy day, praying to Lord Shiva and Shakti for their blessings and success for all the examinees. In conclusion, the 11th Pranab Rath Yatra will always be remembered for its beautiful amalgamation of devotion, culture, and social awareness.

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