Maha Raas event was organized by the All India Yadav Samaj and Ahirani Mahila Mandal at the Nanddham campus of ACC Cement company. The objective of the event was to promote social harmony and women empowerment.

The two-day event was held on December 23-24, 2023, and saw enthusiastic participation from women of all ages, including those from the Ahir community residing abroad. The women were dressed in vibrant red attire and performed a synchronized dance around an idol of Lord Krishna. The event was dedicated to the memory of Raas by Usha, the daughter of Banasur and daughter-in-law of Lord Krishna.

The drone footage of the event shows the women dancing in synchrony around the idol while spectators watch. The event was dedicated to the memory of Raas by Usha, the daughter of Banasur and daughter-in-law of Lord Krishna. The event captivated attendees with its mesmerizing performances and set a world record .

Ahir Community that arranged Maha Raas

The Ahirs are a community of traditionally non-elite pastoralists in India, most members of which identify as being of the Indian Yadav community because they consider the two terms to be synonymous . The Ahirs are variously described as a caste, a clan, a community, a race, and a tribe ¹. The majority of Ahirs are Hindu and share in the basic beliefs and practices of Hinduism. They belong mostly to the Vaishnava sect, i.e., they worship the god Vishnu rather than Shiva . In Bihar, however, many are Shaivites or worship the Mother Goddess.

The event was a grand success and captivated attendees with its mesmerizing performances and message of social harmony and women empowerment. Drone footage of the event shows thousands of women belonging to the Ahir community circling the Lord Krishna idol while spectators watch.

The Maha Raas event is a testament to the power of community and the spirit of togetherness. It is a celebration of culture, tradition, and the rich heritage of India.

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Tens of thousands of women from the Ahir community in western India participated in the Maha Raas, a traditional dance performed to celebrate the Hindu deity Lord Krishna on December 24, 2023. pic.twitter.com/sTXvBYDAvf

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