Sambhal witnessed a massive gathering of devotees on Friday as the annual 24-Kosi Parikrama began from Vans Gopal Teerth. Chanting “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Shri Kalki”, devotees, saints and seers set out on the approximately 52-kilometre religious journey, accompanied by bhajans and kirtans.
The pilgrimage began after devotees performed circumambulation of the Kadamba tree at Vans Gopal Teerth. Carrying पूजा materials and chanting devotional hymns, groups of pilgrims proceeded along the traditional route. The annual event holds deep religious significance and attracts devotees from different areas.
Religious Significance of the Parikrama
Sambhal is traditionally associated with 68 sacred pilgrimage sites and 19 wells. According to local religious beliefs, completing the 24-Kosi Parikrama is considered equivalent to undertaking the circumambulation of all 68 pilgrimage sites in the region. This belief draws a large number of devotees to the event every year.
Security Arrangements Along the 52-Km Route
Considering the scale of the gathering, the administration has deployed more than 450 police personnel along the route. Police teams from around a dozen police stations, Provincial Armed Constabulary personnel and sector magistrates have been assigned security duties. The route passes through several areas, including localities with Muslim populations, making comprehensive security arrangements a priority.
The administration is monitoring the entire route to ensure that the pilgrimage proceeds peacefully and devotees do not face difficulties.
The Uttar Pradesh government has also approved a budget of Rs 400 crore this year for paving and improving the 24-Kosi Parikrama route, with the aim of providing better facilities to pilgrims.
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