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Thousands Gather at Onkarshewar's Kubera Bhandari Temple on Dhanteras, 200 Couples Perform Rituals
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 06:32 PM
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On Dhanteras, the Kubera Bhandari Temple in Onkarshewar attracted thousands of devotees, with a 108‑kundiya Mahayagya in which around 200 married couples participated.
On Dhanteras, the Kubera Bhandari Temple in Onkarshewar, Madhya Pradesh, became a focal point for worshippers as thousands gathered to offer prayers and seek blessings. The temple, dedicated to the deity of wealth, witnessed a massive influx of devotees who arrived early in the morning and stayed throughout the day.
The temple authorities organized a 108‑kundiya Shri Kubera Mahalakshmi Mahayagya, a special fire ritual traditionally performed on auspicious occasions. Approximately 200 married couples participated in the ceremony, each offering a symbolic sacrifice as part of the ritual to invoke prosperity and marital harmony.
Crowds were reported to be dense around the sanctum, with devotees chanting hymns and lighting lamps. Temple priests oversaw the proceedings, ensuring that the rituals adhered to prescribed customs. The atmosphere was a blend of reverence and festive celebration, reflecting the cultural importance of Dhanteras as the opening of the Diwali season.
Organizers noted that the event underscored the community’s devotion to traditional practices and highlighted the temple’s role as a regional spiritual hub during major festivals.
The temple authorities organized a 108‑kundiya Shri Kubera Mahalakshmi Mahayagya, a special fire ritual traditionally performed on auspicious occasions. Approximately 200 married couples participated in the ceremony, each offering a symbolic sacrifice as part of the ritual to invoke prosperity and marital harmony.
Crowds were reported to be dense around the sanctum, with devotees chanting hymns and lighting lamps. Temple priests oversaw the proceedings, ensuring that the rituals adhered to prescribed customs. The atmosphere was a blend of reverence and festive celebration, reflecting the cultural importance of Dhanteras as the opening of the Diwali season.
Organizers noted that the event underscored the community’s devotion to traditional practices and highlighted the temple’s role as a regional spiritual hub during major festivals.