Baijnath, Feb. 20 -- The five-day state-level Shivratri festival at Baijnath concluded on Thursday with devotion and enthusiasm, with local MLA Kishori Lal announcing efforts to secure international recognition for the historic fair.

Addressing the closing ceremony as chief guest, Kishori Lal said the Baijnath Shivratri Fair, held in the sacred town associated with Lord Shiva, is not only a centre of religious faith but also a symbol of the region's rich cultural heritage and communal harmony. He emphasized the collective responsibility to preserve its dignity and traditions.

The MLA noted that the fair, organised for the second time at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, was a grand success. He lauded the meticulous arrangements, well-coordinated...