Sambhal ( Uttar Pradesh ) [India], October 25 (ANI): The two-day 24-Kosi Parikrama in Uttar Pradesh 's Sambhal commenced on Saturday, drawing lakhs of devotees who undertook the sacred circumambulation, marking the revival of an ancient religious tradition that had been halted for 46 years following communal disturbances in 1978.

The historic resumption of the Parikrama, considered spiritually equivalent to pilgrimage s in Mathura and Kashi, has been credited to the Uttar Pradesh government's efforts to restore Sambhal 's religious heritage and develop it as a major pilgrimage destination.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath 's administration has undertaken significant development work in the city, removing illegal encroachments, restoring ancient temples, and improving roa

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