IN PICS | Stunning Visuals Of Magh Purnima Celebrations From Bodh Gaya, Varanasi And Patna

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Novice monks lit lamps and candles at the Mahabodhi Temple for world peace on the occasion of Magh Purnima. Full moon that falls in the month of Magh is known as Magh Purnima. According to the Gregorian calendar, this is in the month of January and February.(Image/PTI)

Devotees keep a day-long fast and they break the fast after sighting the moon, they believe that it is an auspicious day to take a dip in the holy water Ganga. (Image/PTI)

Buddhist celebrate Maghi Purnima, commemorating the day on which Gautama Buddha announced his impending death. For Buddhists, it is signified as the to develop inner strength and acquire power to overcome all sorrows. (Image/PTI)

Many Hindu devotees would pilgrimage sites like Haridwar, Prayagraj on this day to take a dip in the holy river. Devotees can be seen at the Magh Mela in Prayagraj taking a dip in Ganga. (Image/PTI)

The day's begins with hoisting religious flags atop all monasteries at dawn and chanting of the sacred verses from the Tripitaka. (Image/PTI)

Women apply vermillion on each other after taking a bath the Ganga river at Patna. (Image/PTI)

Devotees at Magh Mela at Prayagraj taking a dip in River Ganga. Magh Purnima is considered to auspicious as the Maha Kumbh Mela is held at Haridwar, and the devotees offer their prayers to Lord Vishnu. (Image/PTI)