Government Team Departs for Badimalika Religious Site
Summary
A government team from Bajura has departed for Badimalika with puja materials, marking the formal start of this year’s pilgrimage to the religious site. Authorities say security arrangements have been tightened, while Nepal Telecom is installing a 4G tower in the area to improve phone and internet access.
Key Points
- A government team from Bajura left for Badimalika after worship at the Malika temple in Martadi, accompanied by officials and local women in a traditional farewell.
- The formal pilgrimage begins today, even though pilgrims from Nepal and neighboring India had already started arriving earlier.
- The team will perform puja at Badimalika over several days, with the main ritual scheduled for Bhadra 11 ahead of Janai Purnima.
- Nepal Telecom is installing a 4G tower in the Badimalika area to expand telephone and internet services.
