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Over 11.69L devotees pay obeisance at Kashi Vishwanath on Maha Shivaratri

Over 11.69L devotees pay obeisance at Kashi Vishwanath on Maha Shivaratri

Varanasi, Feb 27 (UNI) Varanasi witnessed a massive influx of devotees on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri, with over 11.69 lakh worshippers paying their respects at the sacred Kashi Vishwanath temple, official sources said here on Thursday.
Sources said that 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 Wednesday morning, long queues of devotees gathered at the temple premises, eager to perform the sacred rituals.

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