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