On the occasion of Mouni Amavasya, a magnificent confluence of faith was witnessed in the holy cities of Haridwar, Varanasi, and Prayagraj. Despite the biting cold, millions of devotees gathered early morning at river ghats to take sacred dips. Under tight security arrangements, pilgrims engaged in worship and rituals at temples after their holy baths.
In Haridwar, thousands assembled at ‘Har Ki Pauri’ on Sunday to immerse themselves in the sanctity of the Ganga, perform prayers, and offer tarpan (ritual offerings to ancestors). Authorities ensured smooth crowd management and vigilant monitoring to maintain order. One devotee shared that observing Mouni Amavasya in this traditional manner holds special significance for their family and ancestors, prompting annual visits.
Similarly, in Varanasi, thousands took holy dips at the ghats of the Ganga. A female devotee explained that Mouni Amavasya, the ninth day of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon), is observed through fasting, charity, worship, and prayer according to individual capacity.
At the Dashashwamedh Ghat, priest Vivekananda stated that devotees observing the Mouni vrat during the Krishna Paksha of Magh month come to perform rituals in the river Ganga. Post bath, they offer respects to their ancestors and pray for their peace and well-being. Even children participate in these ceremonies with devotion.
The Magh Mela’s third and largest holy dip takes place on Mouni Amavasya, drawing substantial crowds despite dense fog and cold weather on Sunday morning. Devotees gathered at the Sangam ghats in Prayagraj to take sacred baths amid stringent security and traffic control measures. Teams from NDRF and SDRF, along with CCTV and drone surveillance, monitored the event closely.
Astrologer Ashutosh Varshney highlighted the spiritual importance of the Mouni Amavasya bath, noting the belief that 33 crore deities arrive at Prayagraj and observe silence while taking the holy dip, underscoring the ritual’s profound sanctity.
Devotees expressed their reverence for the occasion, sharing that they had set out around midnight and were returning home after completing their sacred baths. Many appreciated the arrangements made during the Magh Mela for a smooth and organized experience.
Divisional Commissioner Soumya Agrawal reported that since 6 PM on Saturday, approximately fifty lakh devotees have taken holy dips across all ghats. The crowd exceeded expectations, but adequate facilities ensured the bathing process was orderly and efficient.
District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma added that the main bathing event on Mouni Amavasya has been ongoing for over six hours without interruption. Large numbers of devotees continue to perform their baths across various ghats.
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