New Delhi: On the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, a huge crowd of devotees was seen at various Ganga Ghats including Delhi, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Haridwar, Garhmukteshwar. On the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, lakhs of devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga. During this, all the Ganga Ghats resonated with the proclamation of Har Har Gange.
Since Sunday morning, a large number of people are reaching the Ghats for bathing. A large number of people have gathered at various Ganga Ghats. People reached the Ghats for bathing since morning and this process is still going on. On the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, a huge crowd gathered at the Ganga Ghats of Varanasi, Prayagraj, Ayodhya and Haridwar.
Special arrangements made on Ganga Dussehra
Special arrangements have been made in Uttar Pradesh in view of Ganga Dussehra. Director General of Police Prashant Kumar has given instructions to make strict security arrangements during bathing on Ganga Dussehra. On Saturday, he issued guidelines to all the police commissioners, IGs, DIGs and district captains in this regard and asked them to make all arrangements to ensure the safe completion of Jyeshtha Ganga Dussehra bathing festival.
Recognition of Ganga Dussehra
Every year the festival of Ganga Dussehra is celebrated on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami Tithi. According to the beliefs of Sanatan Dharma, Bhagiratha brought Ganga to earth on this day for the salvation of his ancestors. Since then, the tradition of worshiping Mother Ganga and taking a holy bath in it on Ganga Dussehra has been going on. Bathing in the Ganga and doing charity on Ganga Dussehra is considered very auspicious.
