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Religion
Maha Saptami Observed at Historic Bagheshwari Than in Boko, Assam
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 02:32 AM
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Devotees gathered at the centuries‑old Bagheshwari Than in Boko, Assam, to mark Maha Saptami with traditional prayers and offerings.
On Maha Saptami, worshippers assembled at Bagheshwari Than, a historic shrine located in the town of Boko, Assam. The temple, known for its architectural heritage, became the focal point for the day's religious observances.
The ceremony featured the chanting of sacred hymns, lighting of lamps, and the offering of flowers and fruits to the deity. Priests guided the devotees through the rituals, emphasizing the significance of the seventh day of the Navaratri festival.
Local residents and visitors alike took part in the celebrations, reflecting the community's deep-rooted devotion. The event underscored the cultural continuity of traditional Hindu festivals in the region, drawing attention to Boko's role as a spiritual hub in Assam.
The ceremony featured the chanting of sacred hymns, lighting of lamps, and the offering of flowers and fruits to the deity. Priests guided the devotees through the rituals, emphasizing the significance of the seventh day of the Navaratri festival.
Local residents and visitors alike took part in the celebrations, reflecting the community's deep-rooted devotion. The event underscored the cultural continuity of traditional Hindu festivals in the region, drawing attention to Boko's role as a spiritual hub in Assam.