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Nathdwara's Historic 'Badshah Ki Sawari' Procession on Dhulandi Draws Massive Devotee Crowds
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Nathdwara's Historic 'Badshah ki Sawari' Dazzles Devotees on Dhulandi
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05-03-2026, 13:13
Nathdwara's Historic 'Badshah ki Sawari' Dazzles Devotees on Dhulandi
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The centuries-old 'Badshah ki Sawari' was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Shrinathji Temple, Nathdwara, on Dhulandi.
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A person dressed as a Mughal emperor was paraded in a decorated palanquin, accompanied by traditional music and temple committee members.
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Key rituals included cleaning the nine steps of Surajpol with the 'Badshah's' beard and symbolic reprimand by devotees, blending humor and devotion.
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The tradition is rooted in a folk tale where Mughal emperor Aurangzeb repented and cleaned the temple steps after losing and regaining his eyesight.
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The unique event drew a large crowd of devotees and tourists, making Dhulandi a special confluence of faith, history, and folklore.
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