Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious days celebrated by Hindus and Jains across the country. The day is symbolic of good luck, success and fortune.
After taking the holy dip, CM Yadav told reporters, "It is our tradition to value this holy pilgrimage. It is saddening that sometimes people question Mother Shipra, we all know that it is the bank of the mother and we all should maintain its sanctity."
Devotees performed special rituals for their ancestors on Somvati Amavasya. Those who came to bathe expressed their joy in participating in the baths, worship, and rituals on the banks of the Ganga on the auspicious day of Omvati Amavasya.
Thousands of devotees performed the Pitru Karma Puja at Rameswaram's Agnitirtha, seeking peace for their ancestors on the occasion of Masi Ammavasai on Sunday Morning.
According to the police, "The accident took place on the Riyazganj-Patiyali Link Road near Gadhai village at 9.30 am. The people travelling in the trolley were from Jaithara village in UP's Etah district and were heading towards Kadarganj to take a holy dip in the Ganga."
Devotees take a holy dip at Sangam in Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of Magh Purnima, the full moon night in the Magha month of the Hindu calendar on Saturday morning.
Thousands of devotees performed Bidurkarma pooja in Rameswaram's Agnitirtha, seeking peace for their ancestors, in reverence of Thai Ammavasai on Friday.
A large number of devotees from various states gathered at the Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj and took a holy dip in the River Ganges on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya' on Friday morning.