Sambhal, Nov. 13 -- Devotees participated in the grand 24-Kosi Parikrama, beginning at Vansh Gopal Temple in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Bulldozers are being used to shower flowers on the devotees.

Sambhal SDM Vikas Chandra said that the 24-Kosi Parikrama began today and a large number of devotees took part in it. He said that around 2,500 to 3,000 people set out together for the pilgrimage.

He said the parikrama begins at Vansh Gopal, passes through the Bhubaneswar pilgrimage site, continues to Semnath and finally concludes at Chandreshwar.

The SDM said that the administration has arranged basic facilities at different locations along the route. These include pandals, cleaning of the routes, lighting, water supply, light refreshments and ...