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Religion
Thousands of women gather at Ramrekha Ghat, Buxar for Jitiya rituals and Ganga worship
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 08:01 PM
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On Jitiya, a large crowd of fasting women bathed in the Ganga and worshipped the Sun at Ramrekha Ghat, Buxar, while officials set up barricades and deployed police and SDRF due to flood risks.
Buxar, Bihar – On the auspicious day of Jitiya, Ramrekha Ghat saw a massive gathering of women observing the traditional fast. The devotees, many of them carrying the customary offerings, entered the Ganga for a ritual dip before proceeding to worship the Sun deity and the river itself.
The ceremony unfolded amid heightened vigilance as local authorities, anticipating possible flooding, erected temporary barricades along the ghats. Police personnel and members of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were positioned to manage the crowd and ensure safety.
Officials confirmed that the deployment was a precautionary measure, given recent water level rises in the Ganga. No incidents were reported, and the event proceeded smoothly, reflecting the community's devotion and the administration's readiness.
The Jitiya festival, celebrated primarily by mothers seeking the well‑being of their children, draws thousands each year to riverbanks across Bihar. This year's observance at Ramrekha Ghat underscored both religious fervor and the practical challenges of managing large gatherings near water bodies.
The gathering concluded without any disruptions, and participants returned home after completing the rites, hopeful for the health and prosperity of their families.
The ceremony unfolded amid heightened vigilance as local authorities, anticipating possible flooding, erected temporary barricades along the ghats. Police personnel and members of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were positioned to manage the crowd and ensure safety.
Officials confirmed that the deployment was a precautionary measure, given recent water level rises in the Ganga. No incidents were reported, and the event proceeded smoothly, reflecting the community's devotion and the administration's readiness.
The Jitiya festival, celebrated primarily by mothers seeking the well‑being of their children, draws thousands each year to riverbanks across Bihar. This year's observance at Ramrekha Ghat underscored both religious fervor and the practical challenges of managing large gatherings near water bodies.
The gathering concluded without any disruptions, and participants returned home after completing the rites, hopeful for the health and prosperity of their families.