Kabir Dharm Nagar Damakheda
| Kabir Dharm Nagar Damakheda | |
|---|---|
कबीर धर्म नगर दामाखेड़ा | |
 Kabir Panth religious centre in Chhattisgarh | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Kabir Panth |
| Festival | Magh Purnima Sant Samagam |
| Active | |
| Status | Pilgrimage centre |
| Location | |
| Location | Damakheda, Baloda Bazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Ashram |
| Website | |
| kabirdharmdasvanshavali | |
Kabir Dharm Nagar Damakheda is a Kabir Panth religious centre located in the Baloda Bazar-Bhatapara district of Chhattisgarh, India. It is associated with the Dharamdasi tradition of Kabir Panth and is regarded as an important pilgrimage site for followers of the sect in central India.[1]
In February 2026, the Government of Chhattisgarh officially renamed Damakheda as "Kabir Dharm Nagar, Damakheda".[2]
History
Kabir Dharm Nagar Damakheda is linked with the Dharamdasi branch of Kabir Panth, which traces its origins to Dhani Dharamdas, traditionally regarded as one of the principal disciples of Kabir.[3]
According to the Baloda Bazar district administration, the Kabir Panth Ashram at Damakheda was established by Guru Agardas, who is associated with the later development of the Dharamdasi tradition in the region.[4]
Religious importance
Damakheda is known for large religious congregations attended by Kabir Panth followers from different states of India. Annual events organised at the site include saint gatherings, devotional programs and community activities related to the Kabir Panth tradition.[5]
In 2024, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced that Damakheda would be officially referred to as "Kabir Dharm Nagar Damakheda".[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "Damakheda Kabeer Panth Ashram". Baloda Bazar District Administration. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ Vishwakarma, Laxmi (7 February 2026). "दामाखेड़ा का बदला नाम, अब कहलाएगा कबीर धर्म नगर, राजपत्र में अधिसूचना जारी". Patrika (in Hindi). Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "धर्मदास". Bharatdiscovery. Archived from the original on 2014-09-01. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "Damakheda Kabeer Panth Ashram". Baloda Bazar District Administration. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kabirpanth holds deep influence on Chhattisgarh's peace-loving land: CM Vishnu Deo Sai". Millennium Post. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "Damakheda will now be named Kabir Dharma Nagar Damakheda". Government of Chhattisgarh. Retrieved 14 May 2026.