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Major Airport

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport Nagpur.

Major Railway Station

Chhindwara Junction

Major Airport

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport Nagpur.

About The Festival

Mahadev Mela is organised every year on the ocassion of maha Shivratri. People from far away places come to Chauragarh Pachmarhi to worship Mahadev. It is a saying that before going to Mahaev, it is necessary to cross Bhoora Bhagat(Chhindwara). There is a story behind Bhoora Bhagat. It is said that since childhood, Bhoora was absorbed in the worship of Lord. Once during the hymn, he got into ‘Samadhi’. Twenty-four hours later, his process of meditation was broken. After that he renounced the house and got absorbed in the worship of the Lord. According to the legends, during the sadhana in Chauragarh hills, he saw Mahadev.

From Mahadev, he asked for boon that I should stay in your own legs and can guide the persons who come here. They are present in the form of a rock in the monastery. The statue of Saint Bhoora Bhagat is situated in such a place which it is estimated to see as if they were sitting like a gatekeeper at the gate of Lord Bholenath. Due to the same, the fair also fills here. Gulal, Vermilion, Kapoor, Kharak, Supari and big Trishools are offerd here.

Cultural Significance

 

The spiritual penance in the Chauragarh hills, Bhoora Bhagat had a divine vision of Lord Mahadev. He requested the boon to remain at the sacred site and guide devotees visiting the shrine. It is believed that his presence continues in the form of a stone idol, symbolically placed as a guardian at the entrance of Lord Bholenath’s abode.During the fair, devotees offer traditional items such as gulal, vermilion, camphor, kharak, supari, and large trishuls as part of their worship. The entire atmosphere becomes highly spiritual, filled with chants of “Har Har Mahadev,” devotion, and cultural traditions that reflect the deep-rooted faith of the region.Mahadev Mela at Chauragarh is not only a religious fair but also a symbol of unwavering devotion, pilgrimage tradition, and the rich spiritual heritage of Madhya Pradesh.


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Essential Information

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Venue

Shiv Mandir Pateleshwar Dham, Chindwara

Date

March 2027 (Date will be announced soon)

Tickets

No

Source

Madhya Pradesh Tourism

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