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In a pioneering move, the Sri Sri Nrusinghnath Temple Trust has obtained an insurance cover worth Rs 5.40 crore to ensure the safety of devotees attending the upcoming Baisakha Mela. This is the first time the temple has taken such a social security measure for the festival, providing financial protection against any mishaps during the six-day religious event.

The Baisakha Mela, held at the revered Nrusinghnath Temple near Paikmal, celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Nrusingha. This year, the event is scheduled to take place from May 7 to May 12. The festival is a major spiritual gathering, drawing thousands of pilgrims from ...