Festive activities increase in Mahottari
Summary
Festive activities have surged across Mahottari as Bada Dashain and Sharadiya Navaratri begin, with Durga idols, fairs and special prayers drawing crowds to temples and shrines across the district. Authorities have deployed 1,331 security personnel to manage crowds and prevent accidents and crime during the celebrations.
Key Points
- Forty Durga fairs are being held across Mahottari, with major gatherings at sites including Sonasati (Sonamai) Temple, Panchadhura Mai Sthan, Sansari Mai Temple and Rajdevi Temple.
- Religious activities, idol-making, devotional singing and preparations for rituals have intensified as Dashain begins with Ghatasthapana.
- Maithili tradition and Mithila cultural practices around Sharadiya Navaratri and Jamara cultivation are central to the festival observance.
- Mahottari district has introduced an integrated security plan with 1,331 police and Armed Police Force personnel deployed for crowd control and safety.
