Khodawandpur, Begusarai: The idol of Maa Vaishnavi Durga, installed at the Durga Temple in Meghauli Pethia, was immersed on Friday morning following a grand procession. The immersion ceremony was marked by festive music, devotional chants of 'Jai Mata Di', and devotees joyfully scattering colored powders (rang-gulal), creating a vibrant and spiritual atmosphere throughout the route.

The procession commenced from the temple premises, passed through SH-55, reached High School Chowk, and proceeded to Meghauli village. It finally concluded at Shiwala Ghat on the Burhi Gandak River. Amidst Vedic chants, the idol of Maa Vaishnavi was immersed in the river. Along the procession route, devotees offered prayers to Maa Vaishnavi and sought her blessings, wishing for the happiness, prosperity, and well-being of their families and society. The entire area was filled with devotion and enthusiasm.