CM Mohan Yadav joins Indore's Navratri Chunari Yatra
Synopsis
MP Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and BJP state president Hemant Khandelwal joined Indore's Navratri Chunari Yatra on October 18, 2026, marching from Bada Ganpati Temple to Bijasan Mata Temple and blessing devotees gathered for the festival.
Key Takeaways
Mohan Yadav participated in the Navratri Chunari Yatra in Indore on October 18, 2026 .
The procession ran from Shri Bada Ganpati Temple to Shri Bijasan Mata Temple .
BJP MP State President Hemant Khandelwal joined the Chief Minister at the event.
Yadav described the Chunari Yatra as a unifying force bridging various castes and communities of society.
The event is part of a consistent BJP pattern of leadership participation in Navratri observances across Madhya Pradesh.
On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav joined a grand Chunari Yatra (sacred cloth procession) in Indore on Sunday, October 18, 2026 — a colourful march of devotion that wound from the revered Shri Bada Ganpati Temple to the Shri Bijasan Mata Temple, drawing the faithful from across the city.
Joining him was BJP Madhya Pradesh State President Shri Hemant Khandelwal, as thousands of devotees turned the streets of Indore into a river of saffron and cheer. The Chief Minister greeted the assembled devotees and conveyed his shubhkamnaen (blessings) for the sacred festival.
A procession that crosses every boundary
Dr. Yadav framed the Chunari Yatra in deliberately inclusive terms. 'Such religious gatherings play an important role in uniting society,' he wrote, adding that the procession serves as a thread that binds 'the various sections, castes, and communities of society into one.' The language was pointed — a reminder that Navratri's reach extends well beyond any single group.
The Bijasan Mata Temple in Indore is a focal point for the city's Navratri observances, drawing large numbers of pilgrims every year. The Bada Ganpati Temple, from which the procession originates, is one of Indore's most prominent landmarks. Together, they mark a route thick with spiritual significance for the city's residents.
BJP's festival-season footprint in Madhya Pradesh
State-level BJP leaders in Madhya Pradesh have a well-established pattern of joining public religious processions during major festivals. Dr. Yadav, who assumed office in December 2023 succeeding Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has continued this tradition — using festival gatherings as platforms for community outreach that emphasise cultural continuity and social cohesion.
The Chief Minister closed his post with a prayer: that by the grace of Maa Bijasan, everyone's wishes be fulfilled and that peace, prosperity, and happiness continue to grow across the state — ending with the invocation 'Jai Mata Di!'
In Indore, the goddess answered with a procession. The question now is what follows — in temple infrastructure, cultural programming, and the state's broader festival calendar — as Navratri 2026 builds toward its final days.
Point of View
These festival appearances also serve as consistent, low-friction touchpoints with voters between election cycles. The broader pattern suggests Navratri will remain a key fixture in the MP government's public-outreach calendar.
NationPress
18 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chunari Yatra in Indore during Navratri?
The Chunari Yatra is a sacred procession held during Navratri in which devotees carry a ceremonial cloth ( chunari ) as an offering to the goddess. In Indore, the 2026 edition ran from Shri Bada Ganpati Temple to Shri Bijasan Mata Temple.
Who is Bijasan Mata and why is her temple significant in Indore?
Bijasan Mata is a form of the divine feminine worshipped in the Indore region. Her temple in Indore is a central site for Navratri observances and draws large numbers of devotees, especially during the nine-night festival.
Why did CM Mohan Yadav attend the Navratri procession in Indore?
Dr. Mohan Yadav attended to greet devotees, offer blessings for the festival, and emphasise the Chunari Yatra's role in uniting different castes and communities. BJP state leaders have a consistent pattern of joining such processions during major festivals.
Who is Hemant Khandelwal and what is his role in BJP Madhya Pradesh?
Hemant Khandelwal is the State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Madhya Pradesh. He joined Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav at the Indore Chunari Yatra on October 18, 2026.
When did Mohan Yadav become Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh?
Dr. Mohan Yadav became Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh in December 2023, succeeding Shivraj Singh Chouhan as the BJP's choice for the top executive post in the state.
