Shivganga, the sacred pond at Deoghar, has been given a dedicated cleanup ahead of Shravani Mela 2026, with workers clearing waste from the water. Pilgrims traditionally bathe at Shivganga before proceeding for darshan at Baba Baidyanath Dham, and it is among the most revered sites in the town.

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Reported by Manish Raj / The Guardian Chronicle.