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NEPAL, INDIA, January 14, 2002: The Makar Sankranti Mela attracted a record-breaking crowd during the week long celebrations. Pilgrimaging to Barkune Taal, each devotee took a holy bath at the Tapta Kund ( Dharma Kund) of Rihaar for in the fulfillment of his wishes. Facilities were made available for pilgrims visiting the Mela and the Bagarbaba religious area development committee has coordinated efforts to develop Rihaar as a tourist place. Elsewhere in Nepal at Kathmandu, Makar Sankranti was celebrated by honoring the contributions made by the Mithila culture to the state of Nepal.

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