Thousands of Hindu devotees gathered in the Chhonkanda area of Jamalpur to take the holy Astami Snan. Photo: BSS

JAMALPUR, April 05, 2025 (BSS) - Hindu community celebrated holy ‘Astami Snan’ with due religious fervor in the district today.

Thousands of ‘Hindu’ devotees from various parts of the district and adjacent areas thronged Chhonkanda area on the outskirt of the town to take the holy bath on the occasion.

Hindu devotees began taking ablution in the Old Brahmaputra from morning and continued till afternoon. 

A devotee Subal Chandra Das told BSS that since morning Hindu devotees performed the rituals in festive mood and peaceful atmosphere.

After taking bath the devotees offered Puja at ‘Doyamoyee’ temple in the town. 
 
President of the Astomi Snan and Mela committee Prodip Kumar Som Ranu said a large number of Hindu devotees observed their religious rituals in a festive way. 

Local administration has taken adequate measures to keep the law and order suitable, he said. 
On the occasion of the Astami Snan a three days folk fair began in and around the Doyamoyee temple.