Kashi
Vishwanath Dham witnesses daily footfall of 5-6 lakh devotees in February
Local and
Temple administration ensure seamless darshan arrangements under double-engine
government’s directives
Varanasi, 27 Feb (HS): Varanasi witnessed a
massive influx of devotees on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivaratri, with
over 11.69 lakh worshippers paying their respects at the sacred Kashi
Vishwanath temple. Following the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath,
the local administration ensured comprehensive security arrangements, smooth
crowd management, and essential facilities for the devotees.
Under the
supervision of the Kashi Vishwanath temple administration, systematic
arrangements were made to facilitate a seamless darshan experience. From the
early hours of the morning, long queues of devotees gathered at the temple
premises, eager to perform the sacred rituals. Devotees offered their prayers
and conducted the traditional ‘Jalabhishek’ with great devotion. The spiritual
fervor transformed Varanasi into a sea of faith, with a continuous stream of
visitors thronging the holy city. The influx of devotees remained uninterrupted
throughout Mahashivaratri. By morning itself, lakhs had already completed their
darshan, and as the day progressed, the numbers only swelled further.
Adding to
the grandeur of the celebrations, the Yogi government arranged a special aerial
flower shower over Kashi on Wednesday, honoring the deep religious sentiments
of devotees. Helicopters showered flowers over Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham and
the Ganga ghats, filling the air with a divine ambiance. The spectacular floral
tribute elevated the spiritual enthusiasm of the devotees, making this
Mahashivaratri a truly memorable event in the city of Lord Shiva.
Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi