Ganga Dussehra Sees Huge Turnout in Haridwar for Ritual Bathing
Ganga Dussehra: Devotees throng Haridwar for a holy dip in Ganga

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On Ganga Dussehra, devotees flocked to Haridwar to take holy dips in the Ganga, believing it purifies sins. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated a new dharamshala and praised the Kshatriya Kalauta community for their social contributions.
- 01Ganga Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of the waxing moon in the Hindu month of Jyeshtha.
- 02The festival commemorates the descent of the River Ganga from heaven to Earth, according to Hindu scriptures.
- 03Thousands of pilgrims participated in ritual bathing and evening aarti along the Ganga's banks.
- 04Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Shri Anand Dharamshala in Haridwar during the celebrations.
- 05The CM emphasized the importance of official registration for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra and 2027 Kumbh Mela.
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On Monday, Haridwar witnessed a significant influx of devotees celebrating Ganga Dussehra, a Hindu festival marking the descent of the River Ganga from heaven to Earth. Participants engaged in ritual bathing in the Ganga, believing it cleanses sins and offers spiritual purification. Special prayers were conducted by priests along the ghats, while thousands took part in the evening aarti. Ganga Dussehra is observed on the tenth day of the waxing moon in the Hindu month of Jyeshtha, with festivities lasting for ten days. In a related event, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Shri Anand Dharamshala and praised the Kshatriya Kalauta community for their contributions to social service and nation-building. He urged devotees to prioritize official registration for the Char Dham Yatra and the upcoming 2027 Kumbh Mela to ensure a smooth pilgrimage experience.
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The influx of devotees during Ganga Dussehra boosts local tourism and economy in Haridwar.
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