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Religion
Devotees Launch Sambhal’s 24‑Kosi Parikrama Amid Flower Showers
✍️ DD India
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 10:02 PM
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Pilgrims began the 24‑Kosi Parikrama in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, as flowers were tossed over them in a ceremonial welcome.
Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh witnessed a vibrant start to the annual 24‑Kosi Parikrama on Tuesday, with devotees gathering at the traditional launch point. As the procession commenced, participants were showered with fresh flowers, a customary gesture symbolising blessings and reverence.
Organisers of the pilgrimage, which circles a sacred circuit of twenty‑four kos (approximately 96 kilometres), coordinated the floral tribute to mark the auspicious beginning. The crowd, comprising men, women, and children, responded with chants and prayers, creating a festive atmosphere.
Local authorities ensured smooth movement of the pilgrims along the designated route, while volunteers distributed flowers and managed crowd control. The event underscores the region’s deep-rooted religious traditions and draws participants from nearby districts.
The 24‑Kosi Parikrama, observed by Hindu devotees, is intended to invoke spiritual merit and communal harmony. This year’s ceremony proceeded without reported incidents, reflecting effective coordination among organizers and officials.
As the procession moves forward, devotees will continue the circumambulation over the next several days, stopping at various temples and shrines that punctuate the 24‑kos circuit.
Organisers of the pilgrimage, which circles a sacred circuit of twenty‑four kos (approximately 96 kilometres), coordinated the floral tribute to mark the auspicious beginning. The crowd, comprising men, women, and children, responded with chants and prayers, creating a festive atmosphere.
Local authorities ensured smooth movement of the pilgrims along the designated route, while volunteers distributed flowers and managed crowd control. The event underscores the region’s deep-rooted religious traditions and draws participants from nearby districts.
The 24‑Kosi Parikrama, observed by Hindu devotees, is intended to invoke spiritual merit and communal harmony. This year’s ceremony proceeded without reported incidents, reflecting effective coordination among organizers and officials.
As the procession moves forward, devotees will continue the circumambulation over the next several days, stopping at various temples and shrines that punctuate the 24‑kos circuit.