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Religion
Devotees Offer Ash‑Rakhi to Maa Birasni at Birasinghpur Pali on Raksha Bandhan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 01:17 PM
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On Raksha Bandhan, a large gathering at Maa Birasni Shaktipeeth in Birasinghpur Pali presented a special ash‑rakhi to the deity, seeking protection and prosperity for their families.
A sizable crowd of devotees gathered at the Maa Birasni Shaktipeeth in Birasinghpur Pali on Raksha Bandhan, filling the temple premises from early morning. The atmosphere was charged with chants and the sound of celebratory shouts.
The highlight of the observance was the offering of a special "padh ki rakhi" – a rakhi made from the ash of sacred scriptures – to the goddess. Worshippers presented the ash‑rakhi as a symbolic gesture of devotion and a plea for the deity’s protection.
Participants prayed for the safety, happiness and material well‑being of their families, invoking the goddess’s blessings for peace and prosperity. The ritual underscored the cultural blend of traditional Raksha Bandhan customs with regional religious practices.
Throughout the day, the temple complex resonated with devotional songs and the collective voice of the faithful, reflecting the community’s reverence for Maa Birasni during the festive occasion.
The highlight of the observance was the offering of a special "padh ki rakhi" – a rakhi made from the ash of sacred scriptures – to the goddess. Worshippers presented the ash‑rakhi as a symbolic gesture of devotion and a plea for the deity’s protection.
Participants prayed for the safety, happiness and material well‑being of their families, invoking the goddess’s blessings for peace and prosperity. The ritual underscored the cultural blend of traditional Raksha Bandhan customs with regional religious practices.
Throughout the day, the temple complex resonated with devotional songs and the collective voice of the faithful, reflecting the community’s reverence for Maa Birasni during the festive occasion.