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Religion
Over 15,000 Devotees Join Maa Karoli Wali’s 7‑km Chunri Yatra in Sehore, MP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 05:35 PM
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More than 15,000 devotees participated in the Maa Karoli Wali chunri procession that covered seven kilometres in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, featuring a 151‑metre chunri offering, helicopter‑borne flower shower and cultural performances.
A massive religious gathering unfolded in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, as devotees converged for the annual Maa Karoli Wali chunri yatra. The procession stretched over a seven‑kilometre route, drawing more than 15,000 participants from the surrounding region.
Organisers reported that a 151‑metre length of sacred chunri was ceremonially offered at the shrine, marking the climax of the pilgrimage. A helicopter flew overhead, releasing a shower of flowers that added a striking visual element to the ceremony.
The event also featured a series of cultural attractions. Children performed traditional garba dances, colourful floats (jhankis) paraded along the route, and local akhadas staged displays that kept the crowd engaged throughout the day.
Authorities noted that the turnout underscores the enduring popularity of the Maa Karoli Wali devotion in central India, and the seamless coordination of security and crowd‑management measures ensured a peaceful celebration.
Organisers reported that a 151‑metre length of sacred chunri was ceremonially offered at the shrine, marking the climax of the pilgrimage. A helicopter flew overhead, releasing a shower of flowers that added a striking visual element to the ceremony.
The event also featured a series of cultural attractions. Children performed traditional garba dances, colourful floats (jhankis) paraded along the route, and local akhadas staged displays that kept the crowd engaged throughout the day.
Authorities noted that the turnout underscores the enduring popularity of the Maa Karoli Wali devotion in central India, and the seamless coordination of security and crowd‑management measures ensured a peaceful celebration.