Devotees take holy dip, offer prayers at Prayagraj

January 10, 2020 10:22

Hundreds of devotees on Friday offered prayers and took a holy dip at Sangam Ghat in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on the occasion of Paush Purnima, considered as one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. Also celebrated as Shankambhari Purnima, Paush Purnima falls on the full moon day of the Paush month of the Hindu calendar. On this day, devotees take a dip or bath in holy rivers, particularly Ganga as it is considered to be 'sacred' as per Hindu tradition. -- ANI

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