Varanasi witnessed an extraordinary spiritual moment as 19-year-old Vedamurti Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe from Maharashtra was felicitated for completing the Dandakrama Parayanam, a highly complex recitation of nearly 2,000 mantras from the Shukla Yajurveda (Madhyandina branch). The feat, regarded as one of the most intricate in the Vedic tradition, was accomplished in 50 uninterrupted days, marking the first such classically pure performance after almost 200 years.

In honour of his achievement, Devavrat was presented with a golden bracelet worth Rs 5 lakh and Rs 1,11,116. The recognition came with the blessings of the Jagadguru Shankaracharyas of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham.

A vibrant procession from Rathayatra Crossing to Mahmoorganj, accompanied the celebration. Over 500 Vedi

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