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IAS Shashank Shubhankhar Praised for Innovative Pitru Paksha Mela Preparations in Gayaji.
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News18•21-09-2026, 09:38
IAS Shashank Shubhankhar Praised for Innovative Pitru Paksha Mela Preparations in Gayaji.
- •Preparations for Pitru Paksha Mela 2026 in Gayaji, Bihar, are underway, attracting lakhs of devotees for ancestral rituals.
- •DM Shashank Shubhankhar has introduced several innovations for devotee convenience, covering lodging, food, traffic, and Pinddaan.
- •Shashank Shubhankhar, a 2014 batch Bihar cadre IAS officer, is a gold medalist in Mechanical Engineering from VIT Vellore.
- •Bihar Tourism Department offers travel and accommodation packages, including an e-Pinddaan facility for those unable to attend.
- •His wife, Udita Singh, is also a 2014 batch Bihar cadre IAS officer, both serving in the state's administration.
Key Questions Answered
The 2026 Pitru Paksha Mela in Gayaji is scheduled to take place from September 25 to October 10.
Shashank Shubhankhar is a 2014 batch Bihar cadre IAS officer who currently serves as the DM of Gayaji, managing arrangements for the Pitru Paksha Mela.
Devotees can access travel and accommodation packages via the Bihar Tourism Department website, including itineraries like Gayaji-Bodhgaya-Rajgir-Nalanda, alongside arrangements for traffic, hotels, e-Pinddaan, and Pinddaan.
