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- Part 23 -
Dr Mohendra Irengbam *
Forty-Second Chapter
THE ARRIVAL OF DURGA AND DRAUPADI AT PRABAS
Bhagwati, the Annapurna [Dispenser of food], was ecstatic to hear shiva giving his consent for her to go immediately. Very soon, she walked with her two sons, Ganesh, and Kartik to the chariot, followed by Samba.
Aniruddha who was waiting in the chariot, jumped out of it, and prostrated at the feet of Bhagwati. He paid homage to Ganesh and Kartik. Inside the chariot, once seated, they indulged in mundane chit-chat.
Samba ordered the charioteer to take off. He flew it with great speed in the sky. The sight of Aniruddha reminded Devi of certain stories from the Puran, which she narrated to him. Before they knew it the chariot had landed just outside the Castle at Prabas.
Bhagwati had disembarked along with certain essentials she brought for the yagna. She and her two sons were received at the gate by Rukmini, who did a welcome puja with Mangal Arti [One of the most important Hindu ceremonies with lights for greeting, and thanksgiving to the deities, offering rice grains, sesame seeds, incense and so on. Mangal Aarti is the first Aarti of the day, offered before sunrise between 3 am to 4 am everyday].
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* Dr Mohendra Irengbam wrote this article for e-pao.net
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This article was webcasted on February 18 2024 .
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