Pilgrims of 15-Day Mithila Secondary Parikrama Reach Dhruvkund on Seventh Day

Mahottari. Pilgrims of the fifteen-day Mithila Secondary Parikrama are reaching Dhruvkund today, the seventh day of the journey. Having entered Mahottari from Matiyani on the fourth day of the journey last Thursday, the pilgrims, after completing their overnight stays in Matiyani, Jaleshwar, and Madai, are reaching Dhruvkund in Balwa Municipality-9 today, the seventh day. Currently, an unbroken line of pilgrims is visible from Dhruvkund to Madai. All pilgrims are expected to arrive at Dhruvkund before noon today.

Dhruvkund is considered the place where Prince Dhruva, son of King Uttanapada, performed severe penance in the Satya Yuga. Since Hindu scriptures consider Dhruva as one of the 24 avatars of Lord Vishnu, this place has become a center of religious faith. When the palanquins carrying the idols of Mithilavihari Shri Ram and Shri Kishoriji (Sita Ji) arrive at the resting place along with the pilgrims, devotees gather to view the palanquins. There is a tradition of devotional singing and chanting at every resting place, and a religious fair is held.

After the overnight stay at Dhruvkund, the pilgrims will depart for Kanchanvan tomorrow for the eighth day's rest. Kanchanvan is the last resting place in Mahottari district on this journey. From here, on the ninth day, the pilgrims will proceed towards Dhanusha. This journey is conducted in a 133-kilometer circuit, centering around Janakpur, the ancient capital of Mithila. Among the 15 overnight resting places for this journey, five are in Mahottari, six in Dhanusha, and four in the neighboring country of India's Madhubani district.

The objective of this journey, which begins on the Amavasya of Falgun and continues until Purnima, is stated to be human welfare.