Makardhwaj Chariot Procession in Gumla: A 250-Year-Old Makar Sankranti Tradition

• A historic chariot procession of Makardhwaj, son of Lord Hanuman, was held in Gumla on Makar Sankranti.
• The procession started from the 250-year-old Jagannath Temple in Sisai block, built without cement or mortar.
• This temple, located in Nagphani, is the only place in Gumla district with Makardhwaj's chariot procession tradition.
• The chariot procession occurs twice a year: on Ashadh Shukla Dwitiya and specifically for Makardhwaj on Makar Sankranti.
• Devotees bathe in the Koel River, offer prayers, and enjoy a grand fair with various stalls.

Why It Matters: Gumla celebrates Makar Sankranti with a 250-year-old Makardhwaj chariot procession and a grand fair.