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Devotees take holy dip in Haridwar as lunar eclipse Sutak begins, temples
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Hariom Vashishth from Rohtak said he had arrived a day earlier and completed the ritual bath before the eclipse began. He explained that a fast is observed during the sutak period, during which devotees refrain from drinking water, eating food, or performing any rituals. He added that the
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Haridwar: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga River on first day of Magh Mela
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Devotees gathered in large numbers at Haridwar on Saturday to take a holy dip in the Ganga River on the occasion of Paush Purnima.
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Nepal observes Janai Purnima with ritualistic bathe and changing the sacre
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Nepal is celebrating Janai Purnima, a festival where Hindu devotees perform ritual baths and tie sacred threads--"Janai" across the body and "Rakshya Bandhan" on the wrist. The festival honors traditions, offers protection, and includes fairs and special foods like Kwanti soup.
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Nepal offers mass prayers, feasts on Eid al-Adha
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Eid al-Adha is traditionally celebrated on the 70th day after Ramadan. Muslims begin the day with a ritual bath and then proceed to the nearest mosque or Idgah to offer prayers. Following the prayers, it is customary to exchange greetings with one another.
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Israel cuts fees for Mikvahs – Ritual Baths
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Israel’s Ministry of Religious Services announced to the general public a reduction in the entrance fees to mikvahs – religious ritual baths. And entry will be free on Rosh Hashanah Eve and Yom Kippur.
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