Gujarat: In response to the impending threat of Cyclone Biperjoy, authorities have closed the renowned Dwarka temple for a day, prioritizing the safety of devotees and aiming to prevent loss of life and property. Notably, the flag at the Jagat temple of Dwarka has suffered damage due to the strong winds accompanying the storm.
Cyclone Biperjoy, brewing in the Arabian Sea, has intensified, causing heavy winds and rain, and preventing the re-hoisting of the damaged flag atop the temple. This damage, steeped in mythology, is considered an ominous sign. Despite these trying circumstances, locals hold strong faith in their deity, Kalio Thakar, believing in divine protection against the crisis.
Traditionally, during natural calamities, two flags are raised on the Jagat Mandir. The same protocol was followed during the storm, with a second flag hoisted underneath the original to maintain the spiritual guard of the Dwarkadhish temple.
Simultaneously, Cyclone Biperjoy's wrath has led to the suspension of railway and bus services to Somnath. The Somnath Trust has urged devotees to refrain from visiting the Somnath Temple during this period to prevent complications due to the storm. Furthermore, the Samudrapath Promenade has been closed, and the light and sound show narrating Somnath's history has been temporarily discontinued.
The storm's impact has already been felt in Devbhoomi Dwarka, where sea water has intruded into the Sri Krishna temple located at Gomti Ghat, due to heavy rain in Saurashtra and the resultant pressure in the Arabian Sea. This event underscores the tangible threats of the impending cyclone and the necessity of these precautionary measures.
