Saturday , November 23 2024

Mahashivratri: Auspicious songs of Baba Vishwanath's marriage sung at Mahant's residence


Varanasi, 07 March (HS). On the second day of celebration of Shiva-Parvati marriage on the occasion of Mahashivratri, on Thursday, a group of Gavanhiryas sang auspicious songs along with applying henna on the hands of Baba's idol. Before this, Sanjeev Ratna Mishra decorated the silver statue of Baba Shri Kashi Vishwanath in a special royal form, offered Thandai, Paan and Panchmeva and performed the Aarti.

During this time, auspicious songs were being sung on one side. On the other hand, Neha Verma sang songs to Baba amidst the beat of Dholak and the tinkling sound of Manjira based on the wishes of Shiva and Parvati for a happy marriage. The lyrics of the song were 'Mehdi Rachan Laagi Bhole Ke Haathon Mein'. Before this, a group of Gavanharis sang auspicious songs in front of the Panchbadan idol of Baba. The bridegroom came with great excitement…, 'Shiva slept on the forehead of the bridegroom, Chanrama…, Shiva took off his half-cloth and became the bridegroom. The qualities of the groom were praised in traditional Shiv songs. Along with this, instructions were also being given to take care of the bride. In the auspicious songs, it was also discussed how preparations were being made for the marriage. Nandi, Shringi, Bhrungi etc. are doing all the work by dancing. How Shiva's Sehra and Parvati's Maurya are being prepared.