Devotional Atmosphere in Shahkund and Sajuur Police Station Areas of Bhagalpur Grand Celebrations of Goddess Vishahari Puja at 16 Locations; Police Administration Fully Vigilant
Bhagalpur (Special Correspondent): An unprecedented wave of enthusiasm and devotion is currently visible across the rural areas of Bhagalpur district surrounding the worship of Goddess Vishahari (the serpent mother), considered a focal point of folk faith and ancient traditions in the Anga region. According to information received, traditional rituals and celebrations of Vishahari Puja are underway at a total of 16 locations within the jurisdiction of the Shahkund and Sajuur police station areas of the district. There is profound faith among devotees regarding this folk festival observed during and around Nag Panchami. To maintain law, order, and a peaceful environment, the local police station administration has also demonstrated complete vigilance by implementing robust security arrangements.
Goddess Vishahari Chants Resound at 12 Locations in Shahkund Police Station Area
The festival of Vishahari Puja is being celebrated with immense pomp and traditional fervor in the Shahkund region:
Statement of the Station House Officer: Shahkund SHO Pawan Kumar shared that idol installations and formal worship of Goddess Vishahari are being conducted at a total of 12 locations within his police station limits.
Key Worship Sites: The SHO specifically noted that grand pandals have been erected across 12 important villages and locations, including Shivshankarpur and Pacharukhi, creating a fair-like atmosphere.
Crowds of Devotees: Long queues of men and women have been witnessed at these worship sites since early morning. Devotees are offering milk and puffed rice (lava), praying to Goddess Vishahari for family prosperity and protection from snakebites.
Celebrations Underway at Four Locations in Sajuur Police Station Area
Alongside Shahkund, the festival dedicated to the serpent mother is being celebrated with great joy within the Sajuur police station area as well:
Rituals Across Various Villages: Grand arrangements for the worship of Goddess Vishahari have also been made at four prominent locations within the Sajuur police station jurisdiction.
Cultural and Traditional Vibrance: Traditional folk songs, tableaux, and village fairs are being organized during these events, bringing rural culture vividly to life. Villagers from dozens of surrounding settlements are flocking to these worship sites to seek the Mother's blessings.
Strict Arrangements for Peace and Security
Due to large-scale religious events taking place simultaneously across 16 distinct locations, the police and administrative machinery remain on high alert:
Deployment of Police Personnel: Shahkund SHO Pawan Kumar, along with the Sajuur police force, is continuously inspecting all worship pandals and fair zones. Police personnel in plainclothes have also been deployed to keep a strict watch on troublemakers and antisocial elements.
Peace Committee Meetings: Coordination established with organizers and local dignitaries ensures that no disorder arises during the festivities. Special directives have also been issued for traffic control so that devotees traveling to and from the fairs do not face any inconvenience.
This celebration of Goddess Vishahari Puja across 16 locations in the Shahkund and Sajuur police station areas of Bhagalpur serves as a vibrant symbol of our rich cultural heritage and folk faith. The resounding chants of the Goddess and the surging crowds across Shivshankarpur, Pacharukhi, and various parts of Sajuur stand as proof that amidst the race toward modernity, our traditional beliefs and faith remain entirely intact. Through administrative vigilance and public cooperation, the festival is concluding in a completely peaceful, harmonious, and joyous manner.
