“Gyanvapi: Hiatus of three decades ends; thousands of Hindus throng Viyas ji ka Tehkhana to worship on Maha Shivratri”, Organiser, March 8, 2024:
“In a remarkable event that unfolded after more than three decades, devotees gathered in massive numbers at Vyasa ji ka Tehkhana beneath the Knowledge Seat (Gyanvapi) in Varanasi, following the auspicious Mangala Aarti at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri on March 8.
The sacred darshan at Vyasaji ka Tehkhana, renowned as the seat of Sage Vyasa, was made accessible after an extensive wait, witnessing an overwhelming attendance of thousands of devotees. The rare darshan at Vyasa ji ka Tehkhana, located beneath the Knowledge Seat, was last open to devotees three decades ago. The gate leading to Vyasaji Ka Tehkhana is situated along the exit path from the temple, providing an opportunity for devotees to witness the divine idols as they exit.
Devotees gathered to witness the divine murti and seek blessings, creating a spiritually charged atmosphere.
The journey inside the Vyasaji ka Tehkhana included a circumambulation of the sacred premises, fostering a deeper connection with the divine…..”
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