Despite heavy rain, the Marbat procession courageously marched on in Nagpur
Despite the heavy rain in Nagpur, the city continued its 139-year-old tradition of fighting societal problems through a spirited procession called Kali, Pili Marbats, and Badgyas on September 15th.
The impressive 19-foot Marbat procession started from Marbat Square in Nagpur, even though the weather department had issued an Orange Alert for the city in the coming days. Devotees didn't let the rain stop them from participating in Nagpur's unique festival. The procession went through important places like Panchpawleshwar Shankar Mandir, Golibar Chowk, Bharatmata Chowk, and Maskasthan before reaching Nehru Putla. It was here that the symbolic meeting of Kali and Pili Marbats took place. People chanted "Eeda, peeda gheun jaa ge Marbat" loudly, confirming the presence of Kali, Pili Marbats, and the respected Badgyas.
The symbolic statues of 'Kali' (black) and 'Pili' (yellow) Marbats represented the shared frustration of ordinary citizens with current societal issues, including high prices, controversial government policies, and other important concerns. This long-lasting tradition shows the strength and togetherness of Nagpur's community in the face of challenges.
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