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Religion
Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar Visits Baba Garibnath Temple in Muzaffarpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 05:32 PM
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Bihar's health minister Nishant Kumar made an unannounced stop at the Baba Garibnath Temple in Muzaffarpur, performing a water-ritual, worship and havan.
Bihar's health minister and JD(U) leader Nishant Kumar, while returning from a trip to Sitamarhi, made an unexpected visit to the well‑known Baba Garibnath Temple in Muzaffarpur. The minister took part in a traditional jalabhishekam, offered prayers and oversaw a havan ceremony at the shrine.
The sudden appearance of the minister caused a stir among temple officials and local authorities, who quickly arranged for the ritual to be conducted. Kumar's participation was noted as a gesture of personal devotion rather than an official government function.
No statements were released by the health department regarding the visit, and the minister resumed his journey after completing the religious rites.
The sudden appearance of the minister caused a stir among temple officials and local authorities, who quickly arranged for the ritual to be conducted. Kumar's participation was noted as a gesture of personal devotion rather than an official government function.
No statements were released by the health department regarding the visit, and the minister resumed his journey after completing the religious rites.