Baruni bath, an age-old religious event of Hindus, two-days event organized on the occasion of 'Madhu krishna (Troyodashi) Tithi of Sanatan religious people was held on April 5 and 6 at the beach area adjacent to Rani Rasmoni Jetty of Pahartali police station of Chittagong city.
The nearly 200-year-old traditional bathing festival began on Saturday. 

A large number of devotees thronged the river bank to take a holy bath, a symbolic gesture believed to wash away sins.

Hindu devotees from various parts of the country participated in this traditional bathing festival in a festive atmosphere. 

At that time, the Eastern Zone's security was bolstered by the Bangladesh Coast Guard. Commander BN Media Officer, Lt. Md. Suaib Bikas, confirmed the information.

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