Former CM Bhupesh Baghel Performs Sonta Prahar During Gaurang Puja in Durg

Former Chief Minister <b>Bhupesh Baghel</b> took part in the traditional Sonta Prahar ritual during the Gaurang Puja in Durg district on Diwali. He endured blows from a stick made of grass or millet, a custom believed to ward off misfortune and bring prosperity to the community. The ceremony was held in Janjgir‑Kumhari, where Baghel wished the villagers a happy Diwali and expressed hope that the festival would continue to illuminate lives. The event highlighted the cultural significance of the ritual, which is practiced annually in Chhattisgarh to reinforce faith and communal unity.