Uttarakhand News: Today marks the vibrant celebration of Magha Purnima in 2024, a significant festival in Hinduism. Devotees thronged the ghats along the Ganges in Haridwar to take a holy dip, with the atmosphere resonating with religious fervor.
Ganges Bath and Rituals
From the early hours of the day, pilgrims gathered at all the ghats in Haridwar to immerse themselves in the sacred waters of the Ganges. The act of taking a dip in the Ganges during Magha Purnima is considered auspicious and is believed to bring spiritual blessings. Devotees also performed various rituals, donated to the needy, and organized communal feasts as part of the celebration.
Magha Purnima Significance
In Hindu tradition, Magha Purnima holds special importance, and those who take a holy dip during this occasion are believed to receive blessings for good fortune and family well-being. Devotees engage in acts of charity, perform sacred rituals, observe fasts, and recite prayers. The festival is associated with spiritual cleansing and seeking liberation from worldly troubles.
Large Turnout of Pilgrims
Local devotees as well as pilgrims from neighboring districts and states joined the celebrations, making their way to the ghats since the early hours of the morning. The Brahma Muhurta, considered auspicious for spiritual activities, witnessed a large influx of worshippers.
Magha Purnima in the Scriptures
According to Hindu scriptures, those who bathe in the Ganges or chant the mantras dedicated to Mother Ganga on Magha Purnima are believed to attain freedom from various hardships. The festival is a time for devotees to express their faith and seek divine blessings for a prosperous and harmonious life.
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