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Devotees gather to take a holy dip at Sangam, confluence of River Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, on 'Mauni Amavasya' during the ongoing annual 'Magh Mela' festival in Prayagraj. (Image: PTI)
Devotees gather to take a holy dip at Sangam, confluence of River Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, on 'Mauni Amavasya' during the ongoing annual 'Magh Mela' festival in Prayagraj. (Image: PTI)
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It is being said that during Mauni Amavasya, one should bathe in the holy river. In the month of Magh, special importance people give importance to worshipping the Sun God.
It is being said that during Mauni Amavasya, one should bathe in the holy river. In the month of Magh, special importance people give importance to worshipping the Sun God.
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Devotees arrive to take a holy dip at Sangam, confluence of River Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, on 'Mauni Amavasya' during the ongoing annual 'Magh Mela' festival in Prayagraj. (PTI Photo)
Devotees arrive to take a holy dip at Sangam, confluence of River Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, on 'Mauni Amavasya' during the ongoing annual 'Magh Mela' festival in Prayagraj. (PTI Photo)
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There is a mythological belief that the donation made on Magha Amavasya brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life. Donating on this day achieves more virtue.
There is a mythological belief that the donation made on Magha Amavasya brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life. Donating on this day achieves more virtue.
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The date of Amavasya is considered to be dedicated to fathers. Fathers are remembered on this day. In order to please the fathers, work related to worship and charity should be done on this day.
The date of Amavasya is considered to be dedicated to fathers. Fathers are remembered on this day. In order to please the fathers, work related to worship and charity should be done on this day.
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A 'sadhu' at Sangam, confluence of River Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, on 'Mauni Amavasya' during the ongoing annual 'Magh Mela' festival in Prayagraj. (PTI Photo)
A 'sadhu' at Sangam, confluence of River Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, on 'Mauni Amavasya' during the ongoing annual 'Magh Mela' festival in Prayagraj. (PTI Photo)
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Devotees offer prayers after taking a holy dip at Sangam, confluence of River Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, on 'Mauni Amavasya' during the ongoing annual 'Magh Mela' festival in Prayagraj. (PTI Photo)
Devotees offer prayers after taking a holy dip at Sangam, confluence of River Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, on 'Mauni Amavasya' during the ongoing annual 'Magh Mela' festival in Prayagraj. (PTI Photo)
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It is known that taking a dip in the holy river takes all your negative energy and fills you with positivity. (Image: PTI)
It is known that taking a dip in the holy river takes all your negative energy and fills you with positivity. (Image: PTI)

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