ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh is set to usher in the vibrant spirit of festivals, as the government greenlights the Parshuram Kund Festival, adding another festive celebration to its calendar shortly after announcing the Indigenous Folk Music Festival in February.
Scheduled to take place from January 12 to 16, the Parshuram Kund Festival in the Lohit district is expected to attract pilgrims from all corners of the country who seek to take a holy dip in the waters on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti.
Lohit Deputy Commissioner Shashvat Saurabh shared the festival preparations during a press meet at the district headquarters in Tezu on January 8.
To facilitate a seamless experience for the visiting pilgrims, the district administration has introduced online registration and Inner Line Permit (ILP) through a dedicated website, parshuramkund.arunachal.gov.in.
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Saurabh encouraged devotees to avail ILPs in advance online, ensuring a hassle-free participation in the Parshuram Kund Festival in Wakro and avoiding any last-minute rush.
Parshuram, regarded as one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu, holds a significant place in Hindu mythology.
The legend narrates that Parshuram, at the behest of his father, killed his mother, and the axe he used became inseparable from his hand due to the associated sin.
Seeking atonement, Parshuram wandered through the Himalayas until, as per the legend, the axe was finally released from his grip after washing his hands in the sacred waters of the Lohit River.
As the festival approaches, Arunachal Pradesh eagerly anticipates the convergence of devotees and the spiritual ambiance that the Parshuram Kund Festival is set to bring to the picturesque region.
