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Bageshwar Dham Mass Wedding Underway Ahead of Mahashivratri for 300 Couples

Extensive security, traffic diversions, a public helpline support the three-day event, with the chief minister slated to visit Friday.

Overview

  • The three-day programme opened Thursday at Bageshwar Dham and will culminate on February 15, coinciding with Mahashivratri.
  • Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is scheduled to participate on Friday, followed by a visit to the Nohleshwar Mahotsav in Damoh, according to officials.
  • Organisers report selecting 300 couples from more than 1,500 applications across 13 states after a month-long verification by a 600-member team, including one couple from Nepal.
  • Each couple is set to receive a Rs 30,000 fixed deposit along with gold and silver ornaments and household items, the organisers said.
  • Chhatarpur police have rolled out security and traffic plans with pre-designated parking and a public helpline at 7049101021, as Dhirendra Krishna Shastri conducted a 3:30 a.m. inspection to review food and venue preparations.