Devotees throng Dagapur temple in Siliguri on 136th Tirodhan Utsav of Baba Loknath

Temple authorities said arrangements had been made for devotees to offer ‘anjali’ throughout the day. Special pujas dedicated to Baba Loknath, bhog offerings, and prasad distribution were also organised as part of the celebrations.

Various facilities were put in place for devotees arriving from different areas to ensure the smooth conduct of the event.

Speaking on the occasion, temple committee member Subrata Saha said that the annual Tirodhan Utsav was being observed with the customary religious rituals, including puja, anjali, bhog offerings, and other ceremonies.

He, however, noted that the turnout of devotees till the afternoon appeared lower compared to previous years. According to him, disruptions in connectivity and transportation may have contributed to the comparatively smaller crowd, although the temple authorities remain hopeful of a larger turnout later in the day.