Naihati Boro Maa Temple Swamped by Record 2 Lakh Devotees on New Year's Day

• Naihati's Boro Maa temple witnessed a record crowd of approximately 2 lakh devotees on the first day of the new year.
• Queues for entry began as early as 3 AM, stretching from the temple to the ferry ghat.
• Tapas Bhattacharya, Secretary of Boro Kali Puja Samiti Trust, confirmed this as an unprecedented gathering, attributing it to devotees' belief in wish fulfillment.
• Barrackpore Police Commissionerate, along with volunteers and private security, implemented strict security measures to manage the massive influx.
• Due to the overwhelming crowd, the temple committee temporarily stopped accepting offerings (dala-mala) for security reasons.

Why It Matters: Naihati's Boro Maa temple set a new record with 2 lakh devotees on New Year's Day.