Since early morning, pilgrims from across the country gathered at the ghats to perform the sacred ritual, creating a festive atmosphere reminiscent of the Kumbh Mela. Devotees offered prayers and participated in the Ganga aarti, a major highlight of the celebration.
It is believed that taking a dip in sacred rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Narmada, or Shipra on this day removes all sins and grants moksha (liberation).
A large crowd of devotees gathered at the Har ki Pauri in Haridwar to take a dip in the Ganga River on the occasion of Kartik Purnima. Kartik Purnima, observed on the full moon day of the Kartik month, is regarded as one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar.
A significant number of devotees thronged the riverfront to take a holy dip, marking the sacred day with prayers and rituals. The sacred occasion witnessed a large turnout of devotees offering prayers and floating miniature boats as part of the centuries-old ritual symbolising the country
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday paid obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, extending greetings to devotees and praying for peace, prosperity, and progress in Punjab.
President Droupadi Murmu extended her warm greetings to citizens on the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab) on Wednesday and urged people to follow the teachings and principles of Guru Nanak Dev to create a harmonious and peaceful society.
Devotees in large numbers gathered at Puri's historic Narendra Pokhari to participate in the traditional Boit Vandana (boat festival) celebrations marking Kartik Purnima on Wednesday.
Considering the increasing number of devotees visiting Kurukshetra, the work on the proposed Ring Road project in the holy city is progressing rapidly. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is almost complete. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned Rs. 250 crore for the development of Ku
Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 3: Long revered as the land of Lord Krishna, Vrindavan is witnessing a remarkable transformation. With rising spiritual tourism and rapid development, global devotees and modern investors alike now see Vrindavan entering its golden era. A newly rel
Andhra Pradesh Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy on Sunday visited the injured devotees at a hospital following the tragic stampede at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, which claimed nine lives and left several others wounded.
"Yesterday, I told the devotees to go inside the temple, but suddenly a large number of devotees came together at a time and we could not control it. We have not provided any information to the police... Whenever I am there, usually devotees enter there one by one and worship..." Hari Muk