Summary:
The Panjar Bhokwa Mela is a unique tradition in Bihar, where people pierce their bodies with iron rods without any pain or bloodshed. This practice has been going on for many years, but its popularity is now diminishing. Only a small number of people are willing to participate in this ritual, as it involves a lot of pain and restrictions on eating sour foods and drinks. According to local beliefs, this tradition is 500 years old and is associated with the Sati Satyavan Temple in Ranipur. Some people claim to have witnessed individuals crossing a loaded cart wheel over their necks without any harm, while others carry burning coal from Dhavalpura to Ranipur without experiencing any injuries. People consider these acts as miracles of God.
The Panjar Bhokwa Mela takes place annually in Patna city, and it has been a long-standing tradition for many years. However, in recent times, the attraction towards this event has diminished, and only a few people are willing to participate in the ritual. Vinod Sharma, who has been performing this ritual for many years, describes the process as extremely painful, comparable to getting pricked by a needle. He also mentions that those who participate in the ritual have to refrain from consuming sour foods and drinks.
According to local beliefs, this tradition is believed to be around 500 years old and is associated with the Sati Satyavan Temple in Ranipur. Some individuals claim to have witnessed people crossing a loaded cart wheel over their necks without any harm, while others carry burning coal from Dhavalpura to Ranipur without experiencing any injuries. Despite the dangerous nature of these acts, people consider them as miracles of God.
पटना शहर में हर साल लगने वाले पंजर भोकने वाले मेले के बारे में यह जानकारी दी गई है। इस मेले में लोग लोहे के छड़ को अपने शरीर से आर पार करते हैं और उन्हें कोई चोट नहीं लगती है। यह प्रथा बिहार में 500 साल पुरानी है और इसे लोग भगवान का चमत्कार समझते हैं। हालांकि, आजकल इस मेले का आकर्षण कम हो रहा है और इसे केवल कुछ ही लोगों ने बाकी रखा है। पंजर भोंकने के दौरान लोगों को खाने पीने में कठिनाईयों का सामना करना पड़ता है।
