Mahabubnagar witnessed grand celebrations on Saturday as people across the region came together to mark the 286th birth anniversary of Sant Sri Sevalal Maharaj. The event was observed with devotion and enthusiasm, with large rallies and special prayer offerings held at all mandal headquarters. These celebrations reflected the deep respect people have for the revered Banjara guru.
In Jadcherla mandal, Banjara community leaders and employees’ unions organized a grand rally. They carried a huge poster of Sant Sri Sevalal and marched from the New Bus Stand to the Tulja Bhavani Temple near Shankarayapally Tanda. At the temple, leaders and devotees participated in the Bhog Bhandaro program and offered special prayers, celebrating the saint’s legacy.
To support the celebrations, the state government declared a casual leave for Banjara community employees. This allowed many to take part in the processions and prayer offerings across the Palamuru region. People in each mandal honored Sant Sevalal by preparing Bhog and paying tribute to his teachings.
In Rajapur Mandal, MLA Janampally Anirudh Reddy led a bike rally to mark the occasion. He later joined the special prayers and addressed the gathering. The MLA reaffirmed the Congress government’s commitment to the welfare of the Banjara community. He promised to improve infrastructure by ensuring that all tribal hamlets and tandas would be connected with BT roads soon. Later, he attended similar celebrations in Balanagar Mandal, where he participated in prayer offerings alongside Banjara leaders.
At Palamuru University, faculty members of the PG College paid floral tributes to a portrait of Sant Sri Sevalal Maharaj. Vice Principal Dr. Krishnaiah spoke on the occasion, emphasizing that Sevalal Maharaj was not just a spiritual guide for the Banjara community but an inspiration for the entire nation. He highlighted the saint’s teachings, which encouraged the Banjara people to live with dignity, preserve their culture, and avoid harmful habits. Dr. Krishnaiah praised Sevalal Maharaj’s efforts in guiding the community towards spirituality, promoting Sanatana Dharma, and protecting Hindu traditions.
Similar celebrations took place in Wanaparthy, Nagarkurnool, Narayanpet, Gadwal, and Mahabubnagar districts. Devotees and community leaders gathered in large numbers to honor Sant Sri Sevalal Maharaj’s teachings and legacy with great enthusiasm.
