Thousands Gather at Dal Lake for Radha Ashtami Holy Bath

Devotees came together at Dal Lake to take a holy bath on Radha Ashtami. The event saw activities throughout the day, with cultural programs and community feasts. Shahpur MLA Kewal Singh Pathania announced plans to boost tourism, including the formation of a Dal Lake Development Committee.

Thousands of devotees assembled at Dal Lake on Wednesday for the holy bath on Radha Ashtami.

The lake buzzed with activity as pilgrims performed rituals and participated in community feasts, some arriving as early as 4 am. The taxi operator union provided a feast from 8 am to 4 pm.

Bathing in Dal Lake on Radha Ashtami is especially significant in Himachal Pradesh, offering similar spiritual benefits to a holy bath in Mani Mahesh Sarovar.

Shahpur MLA Kewal Singh Pathania inaugurated a cultural programme and highlighted the spiritual importance of Dal Lake and the Durveshwar Temple. He announced plans for promoting pilgrimage and tourism, including establishing a Dal Lake Development Committee and improving transport facilities in the region.

During the cultural program, Tibetan children performed folk dances. This was the first such cultural event held during Radha Ashtami at Dal Lake.

(With inputs from agencies.)