Indian cricketer Umesh Yadav attended Bhasma Aarti at Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain on the occasion of Nag Panchami on Tuesday, as part of the ongoing observances during the holy month of Shravan (Sawan).
On the occasion of Naga Panchami today, portals of Nagchandreshwar Mandir in Ujjain of Madhya Pradesh opened at midnight. The portals of this temple are opened only once a year on this auspicious occasion.
Large numbers of devotees thronged ancient temples across the state on Tuesday to offer prayers on the occasion of Nag Panchami, a festival observed with deep devotion during the holy month of Sawan.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav cancelled his participation in the Rang Panchami Ger celebration in Indore after a tragic accident claimed the life of a young man on Wednesday.
The streets of various cities in the state, including state capital Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain, have witnessed grand processions being taken out, spreading Gulal on each other and dancing. The festival attracted scores of people participating in the celebration.
People drenched in colour and celebrating the festival with Gulal and dancing, were seen clearing the path for the ambulance going through their procession route.
To ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the event, the district and police administrations have made comprehensive security measures. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is also scheduled to participate in the decade-old tradition of Rang Panchami Ger to be organised here on the occasion.
"Greetings and best wishes to all the people of the state on the occasion of Rang Panchami. I wish that this auspicious festival of love, harmony and enthusiasm may fill your life with new colors of joy and may bring happiness and prosperity in everyone's life," CM Yadav posted on X.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday participated in Holi celebrations at Ravindra Bhavan in Sankhali. Visuals showed people dancing and enjoying the celebrations at Ravindra Bhavan.