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‘Khadau’ gains popularity in Magh Mela By IANS| Published: 5th February 2021 4:32 pm IST Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 5 : One of the fastest selling items at the ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj this year, is the ‘khadau’ (wooden slipper). While it is normal for saints and seers to wear the ‘khadau’ since they avoid wearing leather slippers or shoes for obvious reasons, this year, a large number of devotees, particularly the youth, can be seen wearing the ‘khadau’. Prem Srivastava, 23, a student from Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh who is visiting the Magh Mela for the first time, flaunts his ‘khadau’ said, “I bought a pair of ‘khadau’ out of curiosity because so many people were wearing it. It has been four days since I am wearing it and I can already feel the difference. I feel more at peace with myself and physically too, I feel better and my shoulder pain has gone.” ....