In front of Nava Bachhar farming, in front of Akti Tihar. The importance of the tradition of Akti Tihar and Mati Puja in Chhattisgarh can be understood from this folklore prevalent in Chhattisgarh. Actually, from this day itself, the preparation for farming starts in the state. Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel today participated in the state level Akti Tihar and Mati Pujan program organized at Indira Gandhi Agricultural University campus and started farming activities by performing traditional soil worship. The Chief Minister also offered prayers to Thakur Dev on the occasion of Akti Tihar. He also planted seeds with food dedicated to Thakur Dev by driving a hoe and tractor in the field. The Chief Minister said that the day of Akshaya Tritiya is considered a very auspicious day in Chhattisgarh. It is believed that whatever work is started on this day, its success is certain. He said that with the Mati Puja program, we will promote organic farming in the state by taking a pledge to protect nature and Mother Earth. This festival will inspire us to re-establish organic farming instead of chemical farming. In view of the importance of water in agriculture, Shri Baghel also performed well worship on this occasion. He called upon the farmers to follow the path shown by the ancestors for prosperity in agriculture. As soon as the Chief Minister reached the place of worship of the soil, the farmers warmly welcomed him by pouring water at the door according to the rural culture. After this, different seeds were taken out from the rooms made as a symbol by the Chief Minister Agriculture College and handed over to the village Baiga. After worshiping Thakur Dev and other deities of the village, Baiga gave the anointed seeds to the Chief Minister in dona made of betel leaf. Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel worshiped the soil according to the rural culture by invoking the gods and goddesses for the happiness and prosperity of the people of the state and dedicated chaur, flower-patti, hum-dhoop, nair to mother earth as a form of worship. After this, he sowed the seeds given by Baiga on the field plowed with tractor and cultivator machine. After this, Chief Minister Shri Baghel planted the seeds of Kumhra, Gourd, Torai in the traditional body. Following the tradition of donating by the villagers and farmers for the Akti festival, the Chief Minister donated food. It is said that this day of Nava Bachhar is a very auspicious day for farming. Doing any work on this day is auspicious and prosperous. On the day of Akti festival, it is the custom of the farmers of the state to plow their fields frequently for fertility and more production. On this day, it is also customary to build a village by the village Baiga for the security and prosperity of the village, so it is said that in front of Nava Bachhar farming, then Akti Tihar. Like this:Like Loading… Continue Reading