Ahead of Prime Minister’s visit to Rajasthan’s Gurjar deity Shree Devnarayan’s 1111th birth anniversary in Malaseri Dungri village of Bhilwara district, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved the proposal declaring lord Shree Devnarayan Jayanti as a State holiday on January 28.
भगवान श्री देवनारायण की जयंती पर राज्य में राजकीय अवकाश घोषित करने के प्रस्ताव को मंजूरी दी है। आमजन की आस्था और जनप्रतिनिधियों की मांग को ध्यान में रखते हुए यह निर्णय लिया गया है।
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) January 27, 2023
The decision has been taken by the Chief Minister keeping in mind the faith of the common man and the demand of the public representatives.
महर्षि नवल जी महाराज के 114वें निर्वाण दिवस पर उन्हें श्रद्धापूर्वक नमन करता हूं। महर्षि नवल ने समाज सुधार के लिए महत्वपूर्ण कार्य किए। समाजसेवा में उनका योगदान अनुकरणीय है।
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) January 28, 2023
Devnarayan Board Chairman, Jogendra Singh Awana, Industries Minister Shakuntala Rawat and Minister of State for Sports Ashok Chandna, including various people’s representatives had written letters demanding that Lord Shri Devnarayan Jayanti be declared a holiday.
It is notable that Lord Shri Devnarayan is worshiped as a protector of cows, a folk deity who removes the sufferings of helpless people and a mighty warrior. Lord Shri Devnarayan is worshiped by a large number of devotees from different societies in Rajasthan and other states.