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or place of pilgrimage, which, like other tanks in
Benares, was frequented by many pilgrims, who wor-
shipped in the temple and bathed in the pond. The
jhil was drained, some years ago, by Mr. James Prinsep,
the famous archaeologist, when stationed at Benares.
Its removal must, on sanitary grounds, be regarded as
a beneficial measure; and no injury has been sustained
by the people, as the river Ganges flows only a few
steps off. The Machaudarf Tirth is now abolished;
and, consequently, the number of pilgrims frequenting
the temple of Kamananath has greatly diminished.
or place of pilgrimage, which, like other tanks in
Benares, was frequented by many pilgrims, who wor-
shipped in the temple and bathed in the pond. The
jhil was drained, some years ago, by Mr. James Prinsep,
the famous archaeologist, when stationed at Benares.
Its removal must, on sanitary grounds, be regarded as
a beneficial measure; and no injury has been sustained
by the people, as the river Ganges flows only a few
steps off. The Machaudarf Tirth is now abolished;
and, consequently, the number of pilgrims frequenting
the temple of Kamananath has greatly diminished.