ITANAGAR: The highly anticipated Parshuram Kund Festival 2024 in the serene environs of Lohit district in Arunachal Pradesh got underway on January 12.
The five-day festival, a sacred convergence of communities, unfolded with vibrant celebration, echoing the cultural richness of the region.
Amidst the sacred ambiance enveloping Parshuram Kund, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, who inaugurated the fest, immersed himself in prayers to Parshuram, seeking blessings for the overall well-being and prosperity of all participants.
Expressing his heartfelt thanks, Deputy Chief Minister Mein acknowledged the pivotal role played by various organisations and individuals, with special mention to the Parshuram Kund Sewa Dhama and the Parshuram Sewa Samiti.
“Their active participation in organising the festival, previously known as mela, has been instrumental in facilitating the pilgrimage of devotees from across the country, especially during the Holy week of Makar Sankranti,” he said.
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He highlighted the continued effort to transform Parshuram Kund into a major pilgrimage site in the Northeast, expressing gratitude for the active support of both the Centre and the state government.
Mein also distributed shawls and warm t-shirts to the sadhus and volunteers provided by the Parshuram Kund Sewa Dhama. Being in line with the sustainability quotient of the festival, non-plastic bags were also provided by the VIPRA Foundation.
Gratitude was also extended to the VIPRA Foundation for their active involvement and efforts in transforming Parshuram Kund into a major pilgrimage site.
“Their donation of a magnificent 51 ft statue of Bhagwan Parshuram, soon to be installed at the holy site, is anticipated to add grandeur to the locale and attract more visitors in the years to come,” he said.
Deputy Chief Minister Mein also took stock of security measures, and other arrangements handled by the district administration of Lohit.
The inauguration witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including Lok Sabha MP (Arunachal East) Tapir Gao, MLAs Zingnu Namchoom, Talem Taboh, and Dasanglu Pul.
