Bhilai: Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel was seen getting whipped as part of ritual on Gauri Gaura puja in Durg on Friday.
The video has gone viral on social media.
In a video, CM Baghel is wearing a turban and a Kurta Pyjama, he is seen standing with one of his arms stretched as a man whips him off. Loud music, combined with the dhols , is also heard playing in the background.
It is believed that bearing blows on the hand on occasion of Gauri-Gaura puja evades evil and brings prosperity to the state.
This beautiful tradition is celebrated for prosperity of all the citizens, Chattisgarh CM said, as quoted by ANI.
#WATCH | Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel getting whipped as part of a ritual on the occasion of Govardhan Puja in Durg pic.twitter.com/38hMpYECmh
— ANI (@ANI) November 5, 2021
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