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inaugurating the fair
– Photo: Amar Ujala
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Asia’s famous state Kalpvas fair, held at Simaria on the banks of Ganga in Begusarai district, has started from today i.e. Thursday. The fair was inaugurated by Bihar Government Sports Minister Surendra Mehta and Begusarai DM Tushar Singla. During this, many leaders including Begusarai MLA Kundan Kumar participated in the inauguration of this Kalpvas Mela.
Regarding Kalpvas fair, Begusarai DM Tushar Singla has said that Kalpvas fair has started from today. At the same time, preparations for the Kalpvas fair have been completed and whatever facilities the Kalpvasi should have, all the facilities have been provided here. He has told that a large number of police forces have been deployed on the banks of Simaria Ganga, because Kalpvasis come from far away places. A large number of devotees reach here.
He has told that Kalpvas Fair will be organized from 17th October to 15th November. He has told that whatever facility is lacking. That too will be completed soon. During this, Sports Minister Surendra Mehta has told that Kalpvas Fair is the state Kalpvas Fair and all facilities have been provided for Kalpvasi by the government. Complete arrangements have also been made by the district administration.
At the same time, the entire Ganga Ghat has been decorated in a better way. Which is presenting a panoramic view. At the same time, on behalf of the administration, the district administration has taken special measures for the common Kalpavasis. Let us tell you that the Kalpvas fair held on the banks of Ganga in Simaria of Begusarai has its own importance. It is believed that King Dasharatha also came to spend Kalpavas on this bank of Ganga. People from all over the country come to this unique tradition of Kalpvas. At the same time, it has special importance for the people of Mithila region and Nepal.
This unique tradition of Kalpvas has been going on for centuries. It is believed that King Dasharatha also came here for Kalpavas. Thousands of people living in a small hut-like house on the banks of Ganga for a whole month is also a great example of mutual harmony. Where forgetting caste, caste and wealth-poverty, they live together for a whole month.
Along with its 24-hour daily routine, Aarti and worship of Ganga continues. During this period, the Kalpvasis who come for Kalpvas say that they stay on this bank of Ganga for a month and do Kalpvas. He told that doing Kalpavas brings peace to the soul. During this, he told that people from many states of the country including Nepal and Bhutan come here to spend Kalpvas.