Improved arrangements win praise as Pitripaksh concludes
The fortnight-long Pitripaksh in Gaya concluded with the “Jalanjali” ritual, drawing thousands, including deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha. While mela management improved significantly, pilgrim footfall was lower than in 2024 due to heavy rainfall in northern states and political issues in Nepal.
The fortnight-long Pitripaksh in Gaya concluded with the “Jalanjali” ritual, drawing thousands, including deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha. While mela management improved significantly, pilgrim footfall was lower than in 2024 due to heavy rainfall in northern states and political issues in Nepal.
