SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2024
Team Herald
Over 37,000 women came together in a historic gathering in Gujarat's Dwarka
to celebrate the Maha Raas, a sacred dance honoring Lord Krishna. Clad in
vibrant red sarees and adorned with traditional jewelry, these women symbolized
unity as they moved in synchronized circles around the idol of Lord Krishna,
embracing the spiritual essence of the event.
The Maha Raas, a cherished tradition known as the divine dance,
commemorates the cosmic union of Lord Krishna and Radha. Led by Usha, the event
organizer and descendant of Banasur, this celebration, termed Raas Utsav, was a
profound homage to the sacred connection between Lord Krishna and his devotees.
The expansive Nanddham campus of the ACC Cement Company served as the grand
stage for this gathering, orchestrated by the Akhil Bharatiya Yadav Samaj and
Ahirani Mahila Mandal. The event wasn't just a local affair; it drew
participants not only from various corners of India but also from across the
globe. It became a unifying force, bringing together over one and a half lakh
members of the Ahir Yadav community in a shared expression of faith and
devotion.
