President Ram Chandra Paudel inaugurated the 5, 555 kg bell placed at Panchakot-4 of Baglung on Thursday.

The President also offered prayers at the Anantashree Brhamandiya Mahayagya being held in Panchakot since Wednesday.

The grand bell has been installed with the objective of developing Panchakot as a religious tourist destination.

Dozens of other religious structures including Sis Mahal, Gandaki Mata Temple, Yagyasala, a Hanuman statue have been built in Panchakot.

On the occasion, President Paudel also observed the 108 feet high Gandaki Vishwashanti Kalash built at the same place.

The grand bell was made at a cost of around Rs 20 million.