Devotees Flock To Ganga Ghats In Varanasi, Haridwar & Patna For Kartik Purnima Rituals. In Pics

Kartik Purnima 2023 witnessed a surge of devotion at the Ganga ghats in Varanasi, Haridwar, and Patna. Faithful devotees immersed themselves in the sacred waters, performing rituals.

According to Hindu scriptures, taking a bath before sunrise on Kartik Purnima holds symbolic significance, signifying the purification of both body and soul in the sacred river.

The auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima is revered for its significance, with the belief that bathing and performing charitable deeds in the holy river on this day yield results equivalent to grand rituals.

Every year, devotees from various cities, including Haridwar, Prayagraj, and Varanasi, converge on the Ganga ghats to offer their reverence. This year, Varanasi observed a notable influx of devotees, with a considerable crowd gathering at the Dashashwamedh Ghat and Assi Ghat, among others.

It is noteworthy that the Purnima commenced on Sunday, November 26, at 3:53 PM and will continue until 2:45 PM today.

Consequently, devotees started arriving at the Ganga ghats in Varanasi since last night.

The fervor extended beyond Varanasi, as devotees in Patna also participated in the Ganga snan and performed worship rituals on the Ganga ghats.

Similar to Varanasi, Patna witnessed a large turnout of devotees at the Ganga ghats, demonstrating the widespread observance of Kartik Purnima.

At its core, Kartik Purnima symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness. Spiritually significant, the day is believed to purify the soul and instill a sense of inner peace and enlightenment through puja ceremonies.