Purnia, August 19 (HS). On the fifth and last Monday of Shravan month, Purnia Sadar MLA Vijay Khemka performed Rudrabhishek Puja of Mahadev at Banmankhi Baba Dhimeshwar Nath temple and prayed to Bhole Baba for the welfare of the people.
MLA Khemka said that the temple of Dhimeshvar Nath is ancient and a large number of Kanwariyas bring Ganga water from Manihari and perform Jalabhishek of Bam Baba. From Manihari to Dhima temple, in various places in Purnia border, Diwanganj, Rajiganj, Ranipatara, Belori, Katihar Mod, Madhubani, one-day service of Kanwariyas is done in Bam Seva Camp by the youth and social workers.
The MLA said that like Deoghar Baba Dham, for the convenience of Kavadia Bam from Manihari to Baba Dhimeshvar Nath temple, the government should provide the facility of sand path lights etc. on the side of the road, in this regard he will talk to the government minister. The MLA worshipped Maa Kali at Kusha and also worshipped Mahadev in Baba Siddheshwar Nath temple located at Gulaab Bagh Sunauli Chowk. The MLA honoured the members of the temple committee by presenting shawls.