Mahaarati was performed at the Samadhi Sthal. Sant Singhaji’s bhajans and halwa prasadi were distributed throughout the day. – File photo.
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On the Navami of Sawan Sudi, a huge crowd gathered for the Maha Aarti. Devotees queued up to have darshan of the Samadhi of Saint Singhaji. Saint Singhaji had taken Samadhi in Pipaliya 465 years ago.
Naiduniya Representative, Khandwa, Mundi. On Tuesday, on the 465th Samadhi Divas of Sant Singaji Maharaj, who is considered the Kabir of Nimar, a large number of devotees visited the Samadhi and presented Nishan. The series of darshans which started in the morning continued till late evening. During this, Maha Aarti was performed at four in the afternoon. Sant Singaji’s bhajans and halwa prasadi were distributed throughout the day.
The mausoleum complex lit up
At 7 in the evening, the Samadhi premises started glowing with the lighting of 164 lamps of the Deep Stambh. In two days, more than 70 thousand devotees visited the Samadhi. On the fulfillment of their wishes, the devotees distributed Kadava and Halwa as prasadi. A large number of devotees, including MP Dnyaneshwar Patil and MLA Narayan Patel, participated in the Nishan Yatra that started from Mundi.
Saint Singaji Maharaj took samadhi 465 years ago on Sawan Sudi Navami. Since then, the eternal flame has been burning here. A large number of devotees reached to have darshan of their revered Saint Singaji Maharaj on Samadhi Diwas. Saint Singaji’s samadhi is situated in the middle of the backwaters of Indira Sagar near Beed. The process of devotees reaching the samadhi of Saint Singaji barefoot with Nishan had started a day before. On the Navami of Sawan month, the samadhi was anointed and aarti was done in the morning. After this, the elders of Singaji’s family were honored by the trust. Halwa prasadi was distributed after Bhog Aarti at 12 noon. Thousands of devotees participated in the Maha Aarti at four in the afternoon. It is believed that Singaji took samadhi at this time on Navami. In the evening, Aarti was performed at 7.15 pm and 164 lamps of Deepmala pillar were lit. Fireworks were also done by the devotees. In Beed and other places, food distribution centres were organised for the devotees.
Police remained alert towards security and traffic management
In view of the crowd that would gather on Samadhi Diwas, elaborate security arrangements were made in the area. Apart from Mundi, Beed, police and home guards were deployed from Khandwa as well. Traffic personnel were also deployed to keep the movement of vehicles smooth. Divers and swimmers were deployed near the Samadhi and around the backwaters. Due to the bad condition of the road from Beed to Singaji, people had to face problems in movement.
On Sawan Sudi Navami, a large number of devotees gathered to visit the Samadhi of Sant Singaji Maharaj. From morning to evening, bhajans, kirtans and halwa prasadi were distributed in the temple premises. From this year, Akhand Dhuni Mai has been started in the premises. This will also remain lit continuously like a lamp. – Mahant Ratanlal Maharaj, Sant Singaji Samadhi Trust
The water of Singaji is miraculous
Saint Singaji was born in Samvat 1576 on Vaishakh Sudi Navami in village Khajuri district Barwani. It is believed that Saint Singaji Maharaj performed countless miracles in his 40 years of life. It is said that Saint Singaji had immense love for animals. He is also called the god of animals. It is also believed that when the animals of the farmers fall ill, they get cured by drinking the water of this place. Farmers also sprinkle the water of this place with faith when the crops are infected by diseases and pests. According to the devotees, it is believed that the water of the Samadhi of Saint Singaji is considered miraculous.
Pure ghee is offered to the saint
As soon as the wish is fulfilled, devotees offer ghee. Saint Singaji is also known as Kabirpanthi Saint. Saint Singaji obeyed the orders of his Guru and did not show his face and took Samadhi alive in Pipaliya Singaji on Sawan Sudi Navami of Samvat 1616. Since then, the eternal flame is burning here. Hundreds of kilos of pure ghee is offered here on Samadhi Diwas and Sharad Purnima.