Borigumma: Oct 31 (UDN): The annual Maa Gajalaxmi Puja was celebrated with great enthusiasm, devotion and religious fervour at Mill Sahi in Borigumma town of Koraput district. As in previous years, the Mill Sahi Youth Association organised the grand religious event this year, attracting a large number of devotees from Borigumma and neighbouring villages.
The idol of Goddess Maa Gajalaxmi was installed in a beautifully decorated pandal adorned with attractive lighting arrangements and colourful flowers. Special rituals and prayers were performed to seek the blessings of the Goddess. As part of the celebrations, Homa and Yajna rituals were conducted in the morning, followed by a devotional Bhajan programme in the evening.
Hundreds of devotees from Borigumma and nearby villages gathered at the pandal to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Maa Gajalaxmi. On this auspicious occasion, local women and young girls collectively observed the Maa Gajalaxmi Brata, praying for happiness, peace, prosperity and well-being for their families.
Maa Gajalaxmi is worshipped as the Goddess of wealth, prosperity, fortune and abundance. Devotees believe that worshipping the Goddess brings peace, happiness and prosperity to the entire region.
The organising committee made elaborate arrangements to ensure that the puja celebrations were conducted peacefully and smoothly. The festival witnessed enthusiastic participation from local residents, reflecting the strong religious faith, cultural traditions and community spirit of the people of Borigumma.
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