FIJI, August 2, 2021 (Fiji Times): From a small shrine established to preserve the culture of firewalking for its Hindu devotees, the Bhagwati temple has today become one of the most renowned in Fiji and it is renowned for its annual firewalking ceremony. People all around Fiji and internationally have travelled to attend and witness the firewalking ceremony held at the temple every year between May and June. The temple was established in 1946 by Damodran Nair to protect South Indian culture and traditions among the people of Fiji. The Bhagwati temple at Korociri Rd, Nausori, was built by Nair after conducting firewalking ceremonies at the Howell Rd. temple for more than 20 years. He decided it was time for a similar shrine in his home community.
“The firewalking ritual is primarily dedicated to Amman, Maa Draupadi, an important female Deity of Mahabharata and many other Deities which are directly or indirectly related to the Shakti cult.” He said firewalking was believed to be an act of self-purification. For devotees, it is part of a vow in which the devotee promises to walk on fire for a wish or blessing granted by Amman. “People believe that if they are blessed by Amman then they will come out unscathed”.
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