Nagpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the ‘Banjara Virasat’ Nangara Museum at Poharadevi, a revered site for the Banjara community in Washim district, on Saturday, October 5 morning. This marks the first-ever visit of the Prime Minister to Poharadevi, sparking excitement and enthusiasm among the community members ahead of this historic event.
Governor C P Radhakrishnan, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, organiser of the programme and Guardian Minister of Yavatmal-Washim Sanjay Rathod, cabinet ministers, MPs, MLAs, Banjara community representatives from various states, and others will be chiefly present.
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PM Modi is scheduled to arrive at Poharadevi via special helicopter at 10 am. On his arrival, Modi will visit the Jagdamba Temple and offer prayers at the shrines of Sant Sewalal Maharaj and religious leader Ramraobapu Maharaj. Following this, the Prime Minister will officially inaugurate the Banjara Virasat Nangara Museum. A public address is planned after the inauguration, where he will speak to the gathered audience.
Poharadevi, located in the Manora taluka, is often referred to as the ‘Kashi of the Banjara Community.’ The site holds significant religious importance, with the tomb of Sant Sewalal Maharaj, the deity for over 10 crore Banjara people across India, and the shrine of Ramraobapu Maharaj. The famous Jagdamba Temple is also located here, drawing millions of devotees annually.
To give visitors a comprehensive glimpse of the Banjara community’s culture, history, and traditions, Guardian Minister Sanjay Rathod conceptualized the grand Nangara Museum as part of the Poharadevi development plan. The five-story museum was built to showcase the rich history and heritage of the Banjara community and was first conceptualized in 2018. Today, it stands as a world-class museum.
