Prayagraj : Prayagraj, the Kumbh city, is renowned for its religious, spiritual, and cultural significance, with a rich history of religious and mythological traditions. Among these are various parikramas, which had faded over time but are now being revived with the support of the Yogi government. One such revival is the Parikrama Yatra of the Dwadash Madhav temples, which began on Devotthan Ekadashi.
The ancient temples of Prayagraj, particularly the Dwadash Madhav temples, are integral to the city’s spiritual identity. Shri Veni Madhav, one of the twelve forms of Dwadash Madhav, is revered as the city deity of Prayag. The Yatra, starting from the historic Anant Madhav temple, is being led by various saints and akhara heads.
Mahant Aditya Nand Ji of Shri Anant Madhav explains that the Yatra will culminate at Shri Chakra Madhav in Arail, covering all twelve temples in a five-day journey filled with rituals and aartis.
Mahant Birendranand, an Agni Akhara saint, informed that this Parikrama Yatra had been halted for years, but under the leadership of the Yogi government, similar to the revival of the Panch Kosi Parikrama, the Dwadash Madhav Yatra has been reinstated.
Beyond the Kumbh area, the ancient temples of Prayagraj, deeply connected to mythological beliefs, are attracting devotees and tourists.
The Yogi government is investing ₹12.34 crore to preserve and renovate these temples, ensuring they retain their original structures while enhancing their appeal.
The restoration includes theme-based entrance gates, murals, satsang Bhawan, improved flooring, drinking water facilities, and greenery. This renovation is restoring these temples to their former grandeur, making the Dwadash Madhav Parikrama a means to reconnect people with their rich mythological heritage. Mahant Avdhesh Das Ji Maharaj of Shri Chakra Madhav praised the government’s efforts to revitalize this neglected spiritual legacy.
