Devotees take out Chunari Yatra after 2 year gap in Indore | Video
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After a gap of two years, a two-and-a-half km long Chunari Yatra was taken out on a grand scale from Bada Ganpati intersection to Bijasan temple in Indore on Sunday.
A two-and-a-half km long Chunari Yatra was taken out on a grand scale from Bada Ganpati intersection to Bijasan temple in Indore on Sunday, after a gap of two years. The grand yatra, which had become a part of the city's culture, was discontinued due to the Covid pandemic.
Hundreds of devotees took part in the Chunari Yatra. State in-charge Muralidhar Rao, BJP state president Vishnudutt Sharma, Water Resources Minister Tulsi Silavat also participated in the Chunari Yatra.
Sudarshan Gupta, Former BJP MLA, Indore said, "Chunari Yatra has been a part of Indore for the past 13 years. This year, many types of events are being organized in the city during Navratri. The journey started from the Bada Ganpati intersection and devotees carried a long chunari and offered it to Bijasan Mata."
This year, devotees taking out Chunari yatra preached the idea of environmental protection as well as prayed for happiness and prosperity in the country.
The special chunari which was 2km in length was decorated with stars, gotas and pearls. Women in large numbers participated in the yatra.
