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Devotees take holy dip in Ganga at Varanasi on Maghi Purnima

Devotees took a holy dip in river Ganga on Maghi Purnima on Sunday morning at Varanasi

Varanasi: Devotees took a holy dip in river Ganga here on the auspicious occasion of Maghi Purnima on Sunday morning.

Also Read: Devotees take holy dip, offer prayers at Sangam River in Prayagraj on auspicious Paush Purnima

Maghi Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of 'Magha' as per Hindu calendar. The day usually falls in the month of January or February.

People take a holy bath in rivers on this day and offer prayers.

Also Read: Solar eclipse: Devotees take dip in Kurukshetra's Brahma Sarovar

The day is considered auspicious by Hindus. (ANI)

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