Maa Vindhyavasini Receives 51 Quintals of Khichdi Bhog; 73-Year Tradition Continues in Mirzapur

• On Makar Sankranti, 51 quintals of Khichdi were offered to Maa Vindhyavasini at her temple in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.
• The massive offering was subsequently distributed as 'prasad' among thousands of devotees visiting the shrine.
• This tradition of offering Khichdi on Makar Sankranti has been maintained for 73 years by the Shri Vindhya Panda Samaj.
• The Shri Vindhya Panda Samaj, formed in 1953, celebrates Makar Sankranti as its Foundation Day annually.
• Tejan Giri, treasurer of the Panda Samaj, confirmed the 51-quintal offering and its distribution throughout the day.

Why It Matters: A 73-year-old tradition saw 51 quintals of Khichdi offered to Maa Vindhyavasini in Mirzapur on Makar Sankranti.