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72 Years of Faith: Devotees from Abroad Flock to Purnia's Shitala Temple for Cures
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12-03-2026, 10:27
72 Years of Faith: Devotees from Abroad Flock to Purnia's Shitala Temple for Cures
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An ancient Shitala Temple in Belori, Purnia, Bihar, hosts a grand Shitala Ashtami event, drawing devotees for 72 years.
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It's believed that sprinkling water offered to Mata Shitala cures severe diseases like smallpox.
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The fair attracts millions, including married daughters returning home, filling every house with guests.
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Devotees from Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh join locals from Purnia and Seemanchal to seek blessings.
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Pramod Debnath, temple committee president, highlights the event's long history and community cooperation.
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