Gadchiroli. From March 1, a fair was organized in Markanda Devasthan, which is known as Kashi of Vidarbha. A meeting of the administration was also organized in the context of travel. Due to which after a period of two years, there was going to be a crowd of devotees in Markandadevasthan on the occasion of Mahashivratri. But two days before the yatra, District Collector Sanjay Meena has issued an order to organize a yatra on the occasion of Mahashivratri in all the pagodas including Markanda Devasthan in the district.
Due to which displeasure is visible among the devotees of the district. Where has the District Collector in his order, this order has been issued as per the order of the government to stop the infection of Corona. It has also been said in the order to organize religious programs especially in the presence of 50 people. Along with this, the District Collector has also indicated to take action against those who violate the rules.
Now travel will not be organized at these places
Every year, on the occasion of Mahashivratri, yatras were organized at other places in the district including Markandadeo, Chaprala, Arattondi, Vairagad etc. A large number of devotees used to come in this journey. But District Collector Sanjay Meena has issued an order and persuaded him to organize the yatra. Due to which travel will no longer be organized at the respective places. Various types of shops are set up especially in the Yatra organized on the occasion of Mahashivratri. Through which many people get employment. But due to the order of the District Magistrate, the local people will have to be deprived of employment.
Order issued due to the possibility of increasing corona
Where has the District Collector in his order, in the districts where 90 percent of the citizens above the age of 18 years have vaccinated Corona on 30 January 2022. Or 70 percent of the citizens have vaccinated both, the inclusion of such districts has been included by the government in Appendix A. At the same time, these districts have been given additional relaxation in restrictions. But Gadchiroli district is not included in Appendix A. Apart from this, even after reducing the number of corona patients in the present situation, the possibility of increasing corona infection cannot be ruled out by organizing travel to other places including Markandadeva. Due to which the District Magistrate has said to cancel all the journeys.
Need to increase attendance
In the present situation, the infection of corona in Gadchiroli district including the state has reduced to a great extent. In such a situation, the citizens of different areas had also made preparations for the trips to be organized in the entire district to commemorate Mahashivratri. But according to the order of the government, the District Magistrate has issued an order and said to stop the yatra. At the same time, it has been said to do religious programs in the presence of only 50 people. The decision taken by the government in view of the health of the citizens is justified in a way. But with the presence of only 50 people, devotees will not be able to visit the temple. Due to which it is necessary for the government to improve it and approve the presence of 500 people instead of 50. – Ashok Nete, MP, Gadchiroli-Chimur Loss
There will be movement at the entrance of the temple
Markanda Devasthan, known as the Kashi of Vidarbha, is a place of worship for lakhs of devotees. The decision of the government to ban the organizing of yatras on the occasion of Mahashivratri in Markanda Devasthan and Chaprala is going to solidify the sentiments of lakhs of devotees. The Yatra was not organized for the last two years due to Corona. Due to which the devotees are very eager to take the darshan of Markandeshwar. But during the en yatra itself, the government has issued an order banning religious programs. In a way, big events are allowed to be organized. On the other hand, it is not appropriate to ban religious programs. Due to which, against this decision of the government, we will agitate at the entrance of Markandadestan on Monday. – Dr. Devrao Holi, MLA, Gadchiroli, Vis.
Administration’s information will be followed
District Collector Sanjay Meena has issued an order on February 27, saying that the Yatra to be organized on the occasion of Mahashivratri will be canceled. At the same time, the presence of 50 people is allowed in the religious program. Due to which religious programs will be taken in Markanda Devasthan only according to the order issued by the District Magistrate. At the same time, the information of the district administration will be followed. Gajanan Bhandekar, President, Markandeshwar Devasthan Trust
Government’s decision is justified in view of public health
However, in the current situation, the infection of corona has reduced. But a large number of devotees come in the pilgrimage. Not only the devotees of the district are included in this, but devotees also come from outside the states. In such a situation, there is a possibility of corona infection. Due to which taking the health of the people seriously, the government has taken this decision. Which is completely justified. Everyone will have to follow the orders and information of the government and district administration, only then everyone will be able to stay safe.-Dr. Pramod Salve, General Secretary, Dr. Cell, Congress
District Magistrate’s decision justified
Markandeshwar Temple is the place of worship for lakhs of devotees. Here on the occasion of Mahashiratri, many devotees come to visit Markandeshwar. But on the other hand, in view of the increasing corona infection in the state, the order issued by the District Collector is justified in view of the health of the residents of the district. Devotees from outside the states including the district come in the journey. In such a situation, there is a serious possibility of corona infection. At the same time, the District Magistrate has issued his order according to the order received from the seniors. Which is suitable for the residents of the district. At the same time, the order of the District Collector should be followed.-Jesa Motwani, State Vice President, OBC Cell, Congress
allow travel by following corona rules
Due to corona infection, the Yatra has not been organized for the last two years to celebrate Mahashivratri. But this year the infection of corona is under control in the entire state including the district. At the same time, permission was also given to travel by the district administration. But the District Collector has been asked to cancel the yatra by issuing an order on February 27. Due to which the sentiments of the devotees of the district have reached concrete. The administration should give permission to organize the yatra, saying to follow the corona rules. – Mahendra Brahminwade, District President, Congress, Gadchiroli