24 grandsons enabled grandma took a holy dip in Ganges
While the beats of DJ music, grand Kanwar processions, and the enthusiasm of Shiva devotees are captivating everyone during the Sawan Kanwar Yatra, a scene unfolded at the Siwaya toll plaza on Monday that brought tears to everyone's eyes. 95-year-old Sondevi, sitting in a palanquin with folded hands, chanted the name of Lord Shiva, while her 24 grandsons, one by one, carried the palanquin on their shoulders. Passersby were stunned by this sight. Those who witnessed this family's dedication described it as the most beautiful image of modern times.
Making Grandmother's Unfulfilled Wish Their Own Pledge
Sondevi, a resident of Hasanpur Jagir in Bulandshahr, had longed to go to Haridwar, bathe in the Ganges, and participate in the Kanwar Yatra. At her age, this journey was impossible for her. So, the young members of the family made her wish their own. The 24 grandsons, traveling under the name of the "Mahakal Group," took their grandmother to Haridwar, bathed in the Ganga, and are now escorting her back to the village in a palanquin. The grandchildren say that due to the arrangements made by the Yogi government for the Kanwar Yatra, no one is facing any problems.
Shifting shoulders every few miles
Members of the Mahakal Group explained that all 24 young men in the group are Sondevi's grandsons. No single person carries the palanquin continuously during the journey. After covering a certain distance, the other grandson takes over, ensuring the grandmother's smooth journey. The family says that her happiness is their greatest blessing.
Crowd at Siwaya Toll Plaza
As soon as the Kanwar Yatra reached Siwaya Toll Plaza, a crowd gathered to see Sondevi seated in the palanquin. Some reached to touch her feet and seek blessings, while others captured this emotional moment on their mobile cameras. The grandmother, with folded hands, chanted "Bol Bam" and "Har Har Mahadev" throughout the journey, while the grandsons enthusiastically served her.
A message of values transcended faith.
This scene during the Kanwar Yatra became a symbol not only of religious faith but also of the values of Indian families and respect for elders. While young Kanwariyas expressed their devotion to Lord Shiva, Sondevi's 24 grandsons proved that serving parents and elders is the greatest form of devotion. This unique caravan on the Kanwar route not only attracted people but also imparted a message of inspiration.
Sondevi, a resident of Hasanpur Jagir in Bulandshahr, had longed to go to Haridwar, bathe in the Ganges, and participate in the Kanwar Yatra. At her age, this journey was impossible for her. So, the young members of the family made her wish their own. The 24 grandsons, traveling under the name of the "Mahakal Group," took their grandmother to Haridwar, bathed in the Ganga, and are now escorting her back to the village in a palanquin. The grandchildren say that due to the arrangements made by the Yogi government for the Kanwar Yatra, no one is facing any problems.
Shifting shoulders every few miles
Members of the Mahakal Group explained that all 24 young men in the group are Sondevi's grandsons. No single person carries the palanquin continuously during the journey. After covering a certain distance, the other grandson takes over, ensuring the grandmother's smooth journey. The family says that her happiness is their greatest blessing.
Crowd at Siwaya Toll Plaza
As soon as the Kanwar Yatra reached Siwaya Toll Plaza, a crowd gathered to see Sondevi seated in the palanquin. Some reached to touch her feet and seek blessings, while others captured this emotional moment on their mobile cameras. The grandmother, with folded hands, chanted "Bol Bam" and "Har Har Mahadev" throughout the journey, while the grandsons enthusiastically served her.
This scene during the Kanwar Yatra became a symbol not only of religious faith but also of the values of Indian families and respect for elders. While young Kanwariyas expressed their devotion to Lord Shiva, Sondevi's 24 grandsons proved that serving parents and elders is the greatest form of devotion. This unique caravan on the Kanwar route not only attracted people but also imparted a message of inspiration.
