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Religion
Thousands of Shiv devotees trek 50 km from Patna with a 54‑ft Kanwar to Bihata
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 04:02 PM
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Around a thousand Shiv devotees walked roughly 50 kilometres from Patna City to Bihata, carrying a 54‑foot tall Kanwar and chanting “Har‑Har Mahadev” throughout the journey, before offering Jalabhishek at Baba Bihateshwar Nath temple.
Patna City witnessed a massive devotional procession on Saturday as thousands of Shiv devotees set out on foot for the distant shrine at Bihata. The pilgrims carried a towering 54‑foot Kanwar, a traditional wooden structure used to transport sacred water, and maintained a continuous chant of “Har‑Har Mahadev” and “Bol Bam” along the 50‑kilometre route.
The trek, which began early in the morning, saw participants walking in organized groups, stopping intermittently for prayers and refreshments. The sheer size of the Kanwar attracted onlookers and media alike, highlighting the scale of devotion associated with the annual Kanwar Yatra in Bihar.
Upon reaching the Baba Bihateshwar Nath temple, the devotees performed a ceremonial Jalabhishek, pouring holy water over the deity’s idol. Temple priests welcomed the crowd, and the atmosphere remained charged with reverence as chants continued to echo through the precincts.
Local authorities coordinated traffic management and provided basic amenities to ensure the safety of the pilgrims. The event underscores the enduring cultural and religious fervour that characterises Shiv worship across the state.
Organisers said the procession will conclude with a communal meal, reinforcing the spirit of unity and shared faith among participants.
The trek, which began early in the morning, saw participants walking in organized groups, stopping intermittently for prayers and refreshments. The sheer size of the Kanwar attracted onlookers and media alike, highlighting the scale of devotion associated with the annual Kanwar Yatra in Bihar.
Upon reaching the Baba Bihateshwar Nath temple, the devotees performed a ceremonial Jalabhishek, pouring holy water over the deity’s idol. Temple priests welcomed the crowd, and the atmosphere remained charged with reverence as chants continued to echo through the precincts.
Local authorities coordinated traffic management and provided basic amenities to ensure the safety of the pilgrims. The event underscores the enduring cultural and religious fervour that characterises Shiv worship across the state.
Organisers said the procession will conclude with a communal meal, reinforcing the spirit of unity and shared faith among participants.