Indian pilgrims arrive in Lahan for historic Salhesh Phulbari festival
Summary
Indian and Nepalese devotees are gathering in Lahan for the annual Salhesh Phulbari festival on Baisakh 1 to celebrate the historic New Year event and worship the blooming orchid flower linked to King Salhesh's legend.
Key Points
- Indian pilgrims have started arriving at Salhesh Phulbari in Lahan for the annual festival on Baisakh 1 marking the New Year.
- Thousands of devotees from Nepal and India visit to worship the uniquely blooming orchid flower symbolizing King Salhesh and Malini's love.
- The festival commemorates the 14th-century folk hero King Salhesh and is significant to the Paswan community for blessings and healing.
- Local stakeholders urge for governmental integrated master plans to develop Salhesh Phulbari into a major religious tourism center, but infrastructure remains lacking.
