Purnia's 700-Year-Old Kamakhya Temple to Host Rare Thadi Vrat Mela on Jan 25

• The 700-year-old Maa Kamakhya Temple in Majra Bhawanipur, Purnia, Bihar, is India's second such temple, known for its unique beliefs.
• A grand Thadi Vrat Mela will be held on January 25th; this fair is not an annual event but occurs when Sankranti falls, avoiding Malmas years.
• Devotees from across India and abroad visit the temple, especially on Tuesdays, to seek blessings and fulfill wishes, often taking 'agya paan'.
• The Thadi Vrat involves a three-day fast, similar to Chhath Vrat, with worship of Surya Dev and Mata Kamakhya, concluding rituals in the temple's river.
• Mela committee members and the Purnia district administration are making extensive arrangements for the one-day fair, expecting millions of devotees.

Why It Matters: Purnia's ancient Kamakhya Temple will host the rare Thadi Vrat Mela on Jan 25, drawing millions.