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
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Speaking to the reporters, Padhee said, "We have noticed that in many instances, the ISKCON organisation is performing this ritual on dates that are not in accordance with the scriptures or traditions of the Shree Jagannatha Temple."
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