भोजपुरको हतुवागढी
Bhojpur, October 5.
Necessary infrastructure construction alongside conservation efforts has been undertaken at the historical and religious site of Mahangkhali, located in Phalate Ranibas, Ward No. 1 of Hatuwagadhi Rural Municipality, Bhojpur. Conservation work was initiated to organize and secure the shrine area, which holds deep religious faith, belief, and cultural identity for the local community.
According to the Ward Office, fencing, construction of a worship area, water source protection, and sanitation activities have been executed at the shrine premises, which had been deteriorating due to a lack of preservation. Conservation has been prioritized with the aim of preserving the religious significance of the temple area while making it an attractive destination for tourism.
Kumar Bista, Chairperson of Hatuwagadhi Rural Municipality Ward No. 1, stated that the Mahangkhali Temple serves as a renowned local pilgrimage site. He mentioned that the Ward Office is focusing on developing essential infrastructure alongside its preservation. “Mahangkhali Temple is a famous pilgrimage site here. While preserving its religious and cultural significance, we have emphasized its conservation and overall development,” he said.
Local resident Bachidhan Rai shared that special prayers and religious rituals are organized at the temple, particularly during the Udhauli and Ubhauli festivals of the Kirat community. He added that devotees from neighboring districts as well as local residents visit the temple during these festivals.
Locals have stressed the need for further infrastructure development to highlight the temple’s religious and cultural importance alongside its conservation. They noted that systematically developing the temple area would promote religious tourism and boost economic activities at the local level.
Ward Chairperson Bista informed that a worship area was constructed at a cost of Rs 250,000 to facilitate devotees coming to offer prayers. Additionally, the water source within the temple premises has been protected to secure a clean drinking water supply. Tasks such as bush clearing, premises management, and access road improvements have also been completed to keep the temple environment clean and well-managed.
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