{"id":29411,"date":"2026-07-29T09:29:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T03:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petrolnews.in\/live\/khandwa-dada-darbar-guru-purnima\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T09:29:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T03:59:51","slug":"khandwa-dada-darbar-guru-purnima","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petrolnews.in\/live\/khandwa-dada-darbar-guru-purnima\/","title":{"rendered":"Khandwa Dada Darbar Guru Purnima"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"\">\n<div class=\"f3e032cb\"><picture class=\"c62bd949\" style=\"visibility:visible\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/360x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/07\/28\/iner-24_1785243548.gif\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/512x0\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/07\/28\/iner-24_1785243548.gif\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/web2images\/1884\/2026\/07\/28\/iner-24_1785243548.gif\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" class=\"f97587ba\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">Today <strong>(Wednesday)<\/strong>, on the occasion of Guru Purnima, people have flocked to saint samadhis and Guru temples across the state for darshan. In Khandwa, a large number of devotees have arrived from various parts of the country at Shri Dadaji Dhuniwale Temple.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">By early morning, 50,000 devotees had visited the samadhis of Bade Dadaji Shri Keshavanand Maharaj and Chhote Dadaji Shri Hariharanand Maharaj here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">Meanwhile, CM Mohan Yadav will participate in a program organised at Sandipani Ashram in Ujjain in the afternoon. From here, he will inaugurate &#8216;Geeta Bhawan&#8217;. This two-and-a-half-story building, with a seating capacity of 1,250 people, is Ujjain city&#8217;s largest state-of-the-art auditorium.<\/p>\n<div class=\"f3e032cb\"><picture class=\"c62bd949\" style=\"visibility:visible\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/360x0\/web2images\/521\/2026\/07\/28\/iner-23_1785240661.gif\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/512x0\/web2images\/521\/2026\/07\/28\/iner-23_1785240661.gif\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/web2images\/521\/2026\/07\/28\/iner-23_1785240661.gif\" alt=\"Devotees of Dhuni Mai offered prayers and coconuts at Dadaji Dham\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"f97587ba\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><span>Devotees of Dhuni Mai offered prayers and coconuts at Dadaji Dham<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><strong>Chant the name of Dadaji, chant the name of Hariharji<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">To participate in the Guru Purnima festival, devotees started arriving at the Dham from Tuesday morning. By Wednesday morning, more than 50,000 people had reached Dada Darbar for darshan. More than 10,000 people are in the queue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">People, swaying to the beats of drums and carrying flags in their hands, arrived at Shri Dadaji Dham from the morning, chanting &#8216;Bhajlo Dadani Ka Naam, Bhajlo Hariharji Ka Naam&#8217;. A crowd of devotees surged for darshan at the temple from 5 AM. A long queue was visible at the main gate. Devotees offered coconuts at Dhuni Mai.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">It is estimated that two lakh devotees will arrive here by late night. The special thing is that more than 500 &#8216;bhandaras&#8217; (community kitchens) have been organized at various places in the city, where breakfast, meals, and various types of dishes are being distributed for free. In view of security arrangements, two thousand police personnel have been deployed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><strong>The contingent from Pandhurna stayed in the Dharamshala<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">A day before Guru Purnima, the main Nishan Yatra coming from Pandhurna, along with its entire procession, entered the city in the evening. The procession rested at Parvatibai Dharamshala. In the morning, the procession reached the temple and offered the Nishan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">According to the temple trust, the procession from Pandhurna has been allowed to circumambulate the temple with the Nishan. Meanwhile, a torch procession will be taken out on Wednesday night after the Maha Aarti.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">It is worth noting that this torch procession is taken out by the same procession from Pandhurna. Special preparations have been made due to the excavation of the foundation for the temple construction.<\/p>\n<div class=\"f3e032cb\"><picture class=\"c62bd949\" style=\"visibility:visible\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/360x0\/web2images\/521\/2026\/07\/28\/1002068775_1785237888.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/512x0\/web2images\/521\/2026\/07\/28\/1002068775_1785237888.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/web2images\/521\/2026\/07\/28\/1002068775_1785237888.jpg\" alt=\"On the first day, from 50 stalls, everything from vegetable-puri, tea-ice cream, and bhajiyas to sandwiches were distributed\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"f97587ba\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><span>On the first day, from 50 stalls, everything from vegetable-puri, tea-ice cream, and bhajiyas to sandwiches were distributed<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><strong>City Magistrate removed encroachment near the temple<\/strong> City Magistrate Bajrang Bahadur had some encroachments removed outside Dadaji Temple. Near Bhawani Mata Temple, shopkeepers had not left enough space for shoe stands; the City Magistrate warned everyone to leave space, but the shopkeepers did not leave space for keeping shoes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">After this, the Magistrate himself removed the encroachment of the shops. Following this, protests began. Later, some people associated with Hindu organizations also reached the spot and interfered with the action. At this, the Magistrate also reprimanded them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"f3e032cb\"><picture class=\"c62bd949\" style=\"visibility:visible\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/360x0\/web2images\/521\/2026\/07\/28\/1002068676_1785237892.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/512x0\/web2images\/521\/2026\/07\/28\/1002068676_1785237892.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4160\" height=\"3227\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/web2images\/521\/2026\/07\/28\/1002068676_1785237892.jpg\" alt=\"Temporary bridges have been prepared at various places in the temple in Khandwa\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"f97587ba\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><span>Temporary bridges have been prepared at various places in the temple in Khandwa<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><strong>Gita Bhawan is built on 5.1 hectares of land<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">Gita Bhawan, built on 5.1 hectares of land of Vikramaditya University on Dewas Road, is equipped with modern facilities. The building will have a state-of-the-art air-conditioned auditorium with a green room, a multipurpose hall, administrative rooms, four additional rooms, and lift and library facilities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">This complex has been developed as a major centre for religious, cultural, educational, and social events, which will give a new identity to the organization of large-scale national and regional programs in the future.<\/p>\n<div class=\"f3e032cb\"><picture class=\"c62bd949\" style=\"visibility:visible\"><source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/360x0\/web2images\/521\/2026\/07\/27\/whatsapp-image-2026-07-27-at-33743-pm_1785146902.jpeg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/webp\/thumb\/512x0\/web2images\/521\/2026\/07\/27\/whatsapp-image-2026-07-27-at-33743-pm_1785146902.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/images.bhaskarassets.com\/web2images\/521\/2026\/07\/27\/whatsapp-image-2026-07-27-at-33743-pm_1785146902.jpeg\" alt=\"Ujjain's state-of-the-art two-and-a-half-story Geeta Bhawan Auditorium has a seating capacity of 1,250 people. It has been prepared by more than 100 artisans\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"f97587ba\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><span>Ujjain&#8217;s state-of-the-art two-and-a-half-story Geeta Bhawan Auditorium has a seating capacity of 1,250 people. It has been prepared by more than 100 artisans<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><strong>Also in Khandwa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><strong>Relief for devotees, special MEMU to run for two days<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"f5e1d774\" style=\"border-bottom:none\">\n<ul class=\"d7ef6cb6\">\n<li>Unreserved special train will make 4 trips between Khandwa-Sanawad.<\/li>\n<li>Dadaji Mela Special MEMU will run on July 29 and 30.<\/li>\n<li>Train No. 01091: Khandwa 9:00 AM &#8211; Sanawad 10:30 AM.<\/li>\n<li>Train No. 01092: Sanawad 11:10 AM &#8211; Khandwa 12:35 PM.<\/li>\n<li>Train No. 01093: Khandwa 1:35 PM &#8211; Sanawad 3:00 PM.<\/li>\n<li>Train No. 01094: Sanawad 3:30 PM &#8211; Khandwa 4:55 PM.<\/li>\n<li>Halts: Ajanti, Attar, Kotlakhedi and Nimarkhedi.<\/li>\n<li>The train will operate with 8 MEMU coaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><strong>Government offices will remain closed on Guru Purnima<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\">As per the order of Khandwa Collector Rishav Gupta, there will be a local holiday on July 29, on the occasion of Guru Purnima, in the tehsil areas of Khandwa, Punasa, Chhegaonmakhan, Mundi, Harsud, and Killod. However, banks and treasuries will not be affected by this holiday and will function normally.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"word-break:break-word;text-align:left;white-space:pre-line\"><strong>Today&#8217;s events at Dada Darbar<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"f5e1d774\" style=\"border-bottom:none\">\n<ul class=\"d7ef6cb6\">\n<li>4:005:00 AM: Samadhi Bath<\/li>\n<li>5:005:30 AM: Mangal Aarti<\/li>\n<li>7:309:15 AM: Puja and Grand Aarti<\/li>\n<li>9:3010:00 AM: Samadhi Seva<\/li>\n<li>3:005:00 PM: Special massage of the Samadhis<\/li>\n<li>3:305:00 PM: Abhishekam of the four Samadhis<\/li>\n<li>4:005:00 PM: Samadhi Bath<\/li>\n<li>5:005:30 PM: Small Aarti<\/li>\n<li>6:007:00 PM: Shri Satyanarayan Bhagwan Katha<\/li>\n<li>7:309:15 PM: Grand Aarti<\/li>\n<li>9:3010:00 AM: Samadhi Seva<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today (Wednesday), on the occasion of Guru Purnima, people have flocked to saint samadhis and Guru temples across the state for darshan. In Khandwa, a large number of devotees have arrived from various parts of the country at Shri Dadaji Dhuniwale Temple. 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