Mauni Amavasya: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga in Haridwar

People were seen taking a holy dip at the Ganga ghats in Haridwar and Prayagraj on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya on Friday.

Published on: Feb 09, 2024 11:15 AM IST

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Amid chilly weather, thousands of devotees thronged the holy river Ganga in Uttarakhand's Haridwar to take a dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. (HT Photo/Anil Kumar Maurya)

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Hindu devotees arrive to take a holy dip on the eve of Mauni Amavasya during the annual religious 'Magh Mela' festival on the banks of Sangam, the confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati, in Prayagraj on Friday (AFP)

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During Mauni Amavasya in the month of Magh, a large number of devotees gather in the holy city of Haridwar to take a dip in the purifying waters of the Ganga.  (PTI)

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Despite the chilly weather, worshippers are propelled by unwavering faith as they take a dip, seeking virtue and salvation.  (AFP)

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Devotees are driven by the belief that observing silence, bathing in the sacred Ganga, and making donations on this day can alleviate troubles and fulfill wishes, leading to virtuous salvation.  (PTI)

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According to Hindu belief, the ritual is thought to appease the souls of ancestors, impart a sense of spiritual fulfillment, and bestow virtues upon the participants. (ANI)

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Makeshift tents of Hindu devotees are seen set up at the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. (AP)

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Hundreds of thousands of Hindu pilgrims take dips in the confluence, hoping to wash away sins during the month-long festival.  (Anand Prashad)