Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Dhar Prepares for Baba Dharnath’s Royal Procession on September 7
Dhar is preparing for a special religious procession for Baba Dharnath.
The procession will take place on September 7.
The palanquin will leave Dhareshwar Mahadev Temple at 4 p.m.
First, priests will perform worship rituals for Lord Dhareshwar.
Police will then give the procession a guard of honour.
Young members of the Manjhi community will carry the palanquin.
The procession will travel through many parts of the city before returning to the temple.
Police have planned security and traffic arrangements for the event.
Baba Dharnath’s traditional royal procession will begin from Dhareshwar Mahadev Temple at 4 p.m. on September 7.
Lord Dhareshwar will be worshipped before police give the procession a guard of honour.
Youths from the Manjhi community will carry the palanquin through several Dhar neighborhoods and markets.
Police will maintain security and manage traffic, with extra vigilance in crowded and sensitive areas.
Cymbal, tambourine and damru groups, tableaux and akharas will accompany the palanquin.
- Who
- Baba Dharnath’s palanquin procession, carried by youths from the Manjhi community and accompanied by religious groups.
- What
- A traditional royal procession featuring worship rituals, a police guard of honour, music groups, tableaux and akharas.
- When
- September 7, with the palanquin scheduled to leave at 4 p.m.; the article also describes the day as Monday.
- Where
- The procession will begin at Dhareshwar Mahadev Temple, pass through Dhar, and return to the temple.
- Why
- To conduct Baba Dharnath’s traditional city procession and associated religious observances.
- Starting point
- Dhareshwar Mahadev Temple
- Departure time
- 4 p.m.
- Date
- September 7
- Palanquin carriers
- Youths from the Manjhi community
- Security review
- Collector Rajiv Ranjan Meena and SP Sachin Sharma inspected the temple and route.
- Security measures
- Police deployment, special vigilance in crowded and sensitive areas, and traffic arrangements.
- Procession participants
- Cymbal, tambourine and damru groups, tableaux and akharas.