Far-Western Chief Minister Sends Offerings for Badimalika Bhagwati Puja
Summary
Far-Western Province Chief Minister Khagraj Bhatta sent traditional petaro offerings for the Badimalika Bhagwati puja, which will be held on Bhadra 11. The provincial government says the ritual preserves the region’s religious faith, history, and cultural traditions.
Key Points
- Far-Western Province Chief Minister Khagraj Bhatta sent petaro offerings for the Badimalika Bhagwati puja at the provincial office in Dhangadhi.
- The puja and fair at Badimalika are scheduled for Bhadra 11, with festivities beginning from Bhadra 1 due to rising devotee numbers.
- A government puja team traditionally travels on foot to Badimalika and joins teams from Doti, Bajura, and Jumla for the main ritual.
- Bhatta said the tradition helps preserve the religious, historical, and cultural identity of the Far-West.
