Kartik Purnima was celebrated with great devotion in Shivhar district on Wednesday. Thousands of devotees gathered at various ghats along the Bagmati River from early morning to take holy baths and offer prayers. People worshipped Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva after bathing in the sacred waters. Major ghats including Piparahi Ghat, Belwa Ghat, Duba Ghat, and Adauri Ghat witnessed long queues of faithful pilgrims throughout the day. Women lit lamps and prayed for happiness and prosperity for their families. The Baba Bhuvneshwar Nath temple complex also saw continuous crowds performing water offerings and worship rituals. District administration had made special arrangements for the festival, deploying security personnel, divers, and volunteers at all ghats. Barricades were installed to manage crowds and prevent accidents. The entire district observed the day with religious enthusiasm and maintained a peaceful atmosphere.
Devotees Throng Bagmati Ghats for Holy Dip
Large crowds assembled at multiple ghats along the Bagmati River to observe Kartik Purnima with traditional rituals. Devotees performed holy baths in the sacred river and offered prayers to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. The main bathing locations including Piparahi, Belwa, Duba, and Adauri ghats remained packed with worshippers from morning hours. Women devotees lit oil lamps and sought divine blessings for family welfare and prosperity. The Baba Bhuvneshwar Nath temple saw steady footfall as believers conducted water rituals and special worship ceremonies. District officials arranged comprehensive safety measures with security staff, trained divers, and volunteers stationed at every ghat. Protective barriers were placed to regulate movement and ensure pilgrim safety throughout the auspicious day.
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