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23 Jan 2026
Shirdi Saibaba Temple, Lapung, Jharkhand
In a moment of spiritual significance and emotional reunion, Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy Ji visited the Shirdi Saibaba Temple at Lapung, Jharkhand, today.
The revered temple holds a special place in history, having been established under the inspiration of Dr. Satpathy Ji and constructed by the late Shri Gyan Ranjan Ji.
Dr. Satpathy Ji himself had performed the temple’s Pran Pratishtha in April 1994.
As the news of his visit spread, the local community gathered in large numbers to extend a heartfelt welcome. Traditional tribal groups received Dr. Satpathy Ji with customary rituals and vibrant Jharkhandi Traditional dance performances, reflecting the deep cultural harmony of the region.
The event compromised with performance by Tana Bhagat community with Baadh Yantra musical instruments. This is an unique tribal group originally from the Oraon tribe of Jharkhand, followers of the Tana Bhagat Movement, which began in 1914 under the leadership of Jatra Bhagat. The group adheres to nonviolence, simplicity, and the principles of Mahatma Gandhi.
And performance by Sangeet Sargam Team of Devgaon.
In a solemn and devout atmosphere, Dr. Satpathy Ji offered prayers to Shirdi Saibaba in the sanctum sanctorum.Marking the occasion of his return after more than 30 years, the temple trust and the villagers organized a special event