As the yatra entered its 11th day, the district administration of Barabanki, Sambhal, Ayodhya and Basti districts greeted the devotees with petals as they arrived at various temples in these districts to perform rituals.
Communal Harmony in Sambhal District
Communal harmony was on full display in Sambhal district as Muslims, along with authorities, showered rose flowers on kanwariyas.
Violence in Sambhal
Sambhal witnessed violence in November 2024 after locals clashed with government officials over a court-ordered survey of Shahi Jama Masjid, located in Kot Garvi area of the city. The violence resulted in the death of four people.
Aerial Shower in Barabanki
In Barabanki, District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi and Superintendent of Police Arpit Vijayvargiya supervised the aerial shower on devotees, who gathered at the ancient Mahadeva Shiva temple in Ramnagar tehsil.
Appreciation for the Initiative
Virendra Kumar Awasthi, chief priest of the Mahadeva temple, lauded the initiative, calling it a heartfelt tribute to the unwavering faith of the devotees.
Tight Security Measures
Tight security arrangements were made for the event to ensure the safety of the crowd on Tuesday, officials said.
Pilgrim Site in Shravan
The Mahadeva temple becomes a major pilgrim site during Shravan, drawing devotees from across the region.
Floral Shower in Ayodhya
In Ayodhya, marigold and rose petals were showered on the Shiva devotees walking barefoot in large numbers.
Aerial Flower Shower in Different Temples
District Magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde and Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Grover rained flowers from a helicopter on the kanwariyas visiting various temples.
Security Inspection in Basti
Seventy kilometres east of Ayodhya, similar scenes were witnessed in Basti district, where officials conducted aerial inspection of security arrangements for kanwariyas visiting ancient Bhadeshwarnath Temple.
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