Record Pilgrim Turnout at Shrawani Mela Despite Deficient Rainfall: Over 27 Lakh Devotees Flock to Baidyanathdham Temple

By Avijit Biswas Bhagalpur/Deoghar: Despite the ongoing challenges posed by deficient rainfall, the spirit of the lakhs of pilgrims participating in the annual Shrawani Mela remains undiminished. This year, an unprecedented number of devotees have undertaken the 104-kilometer trek from Sultanganj in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district to the Baidyanathdham temple in Deoghar district, Jharkhand, to offer…

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Shrawani Mela Begins with Grand Inauguration in Sultanganj 

By Avijit Biswas Bhagalpur: The renowned Shrawani Mela officially commenced today with a grand inauguration ceremony at Sidhi Ghat in Sultanganj. The event was inaugurated by Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister, Smarat Choudhury. Joining him were Vijay Kumar Sinha, also Deputy Chief Minister, Dilip Kumar Jaiswal, Minister for Revenue and Land Reforms, and Lalit Kumar Mandal,…

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Bhagalpur Administration to Launch Portal for Pilgrim Arrival Intimation Ahead of Shrawani Mela 2024

By Avijit Biswas Bhagalpur: To ensure proper prior assessment of the daily arrival of pilgrims at Sultanganj during the month-long Shrawani Mela, beginning on July 24 this year, the Bhagalpur administration has decided to develop a portal or an app. Through this portal or app, pilgrims will be able to inform the local administration about…

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