Governor of Meghalaya attends Behdieñkhlam festival in Jowai

 SHILLONG: Governor of Meghalaya Phagu Chauhan on Sunday attended the Behdieñkhlam festival in Jowai in the presence of the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court, Justice Sanjib Banerjee.

Amid offering of prayers and chanting of couplets, the grand festival culminated at the Aitnar sacred pool, around 65 km from Shillong. Together with thousands of faithfuls of KaNiamtre, the Governor witnessed the festivities on the concluding day of the festival and showed interest in the religious rituals associated with the event.

In his brief address, the Governor while praising the rich cultural heritage of the State, appreciated the grand celebration of Behdeinkhlamwhich will go a long way in keeping alive the culture and traditions of people, he said. The Governor also expressed hope that the festival while bring unity, peace and prosperity to the people and the state as a whole.

Behdeinkhlam, which literally means “chasing away the demon of plague”, is celebrated annually in the last week of June or the first week of July - after the sowing period is over - to appease the harvest gods. The festival, organized by the Sein Raij Jowai has been underway since July 6.

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