May 25, 2026 11:44 AM
Devotees take holy dip in Ganga on Ganga Dussehra in Haridwar
A large number of devotees gathered on the banks of the River Ganga in Haridwar on Monday to celebrate Ganga Dussehra, taking a holy dip in the sacred river amid religious rituals and prayers. Devotees were seen performing ritual baths in the Ganga, a practice believed to cleanse sins and bring spiritual purification on the occasion marking the descent of the river from heaven to Earth, according to Hindu scriptures. Priests conducted special prayers at various ghats, while thousands of pilgri...