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Kashi witnesses majestic Maha Shivratri as with Mangala Aarti

Varanasi, Feb 26 (UNI) Kashi, the land of Lord Shiva, witnessed an overwhelming surge of devotees seeking the blessings of Baba Vishwanath on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri on Wednesday.
This year, the city is set to break all records, with an estimated 25 lakh devotees expected to participate. Since midnight, serpentine queues stretching over 3 kilometres have formed outside the temple, as the doors remain open for an uninterrupted 46-hour darshan.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been closely monitoring the arrangements to ensure a smooth and well-organised celebration. Senior officials have also been actively patrolling the area, ensuring everything runs seamlessly under the CM's directives.
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