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Kashi Vishwanath Sees Record 53 Lakh Devotees in Shrawan
21 Aug
Summary
- Over 53.69 lakh devotees visited Kashi Vishwanath in first 19 days.
- Average Monday footfall reached approximately 5.5 lakh devotees.
- Temple maintained a maximum waiting time of 25-30 minutes for darshan.
The sacred month of Shrawan has drawn an unprecedented number of devotees to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, with over 53.69 lakh pilgrims offering prayers in the initial 19 days. Temple officials anticipate the total footfall to reach approximately 80 lakh by the conclusion of the holy month.
During Shrawan's auspicious Mondays, the temple has welcomed an average of 5.5 lakh worshippers. The temple administration has implemented robust crowd management strategies, including end-to-end barricading and readily available medical aid points. These measures have facilitated smooth darshan and support for the pilgrims.
A notable achievement this Shrawan has been maintaining darshan waiting times between 25 to 30 minutes, even with the substantial influx of visitors. All VIP protocols were suspended to prioritize general devotees, ensuring equitable access, with special considerations for individuals with disabilities and the elderly.
