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Religion
Lakshmi Fair Begins at Ratangarh Mata Temple, 2.5-3 Million Devotees Expected
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 10:01 AM
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The annual Lakshmi Fair has opened at Ratangarh Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh, with organisers projecting 2.5‑3 million pilgrims over the two‑day event.
Ratanagar, Madhya Pradesh – The sacred Ratangarh Mata Temple, long revered by devotees from the Chambal valley, has inaugurated its yearly Lakshmi Fair on the occasion of Bhai Dooj. Organisers estimate that between 2.5 and 3 million pilgrims will converge on the shrine over the next 48 hours, making it one of the region's largest religious gatherings.
The fair, known locally as Lakki Mela, blends traditional worship with cultural performances, food stalls, and devotional processions. Devotees come to seek blessings for sibling harmony and to fulfill personal vows, a practice rooted in the temple's historic association with brother‑sister bonds.
Local authorities have deployed additional security and medical teams to manage the massive crowd, while temporary facilities such as sanitation units and drinking water stations have been set up to ensure public safety. The event is expected to conclude after the Bhai Dooj rituals, leaving the temple grounds bustling with lingering prayers and offerings.
The influx of pilgrims is also providing a significant boost to the local economy, with nearby vendors reporting heightened sales of sweets, religious items, and regional handicrafts.
The fair, known locally as Lakki Mela, blends traditional worship with cultural performances, food stalls, and devotional processions. Devotees come to seek blessings for sibling harmony and to fulfill personal vows, a practice rooted in the temple's historic association with brother‑sister bonds.
Local authorities have deployed additional security and medical teams to manage the massive crowd, while temporary facilities such as sanitation units and drinking water stations have been set up to ensure public safety. The event is expected to conclude after the Bhai Dooj rituals, leaving the temple grounds bustling with lingering prayers and offerings.
The influx of pilgrims is also providing a significant boost to the local economy, with nearby vendors reporting heightened sales of sweets, religious items, and regional handicrafts.