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IN PHOTOS: Devotees take holy dip at Mumbai’s Banganga on Adhik Maas Purnima

Updated On: 31 May, 2026 07:49 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Devotees gathered at Mumbai’s historic Banganga Tank on Sunday to take part in a sacred ritual bathing ceremony during Adhik Maas Purnima. Pics/Ashish Raje

The ritual is considered highly auspicious and is believed to bring spiritual purification, marital harmony and blessings for ancestors. Pics/Ashish Raje

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The ritual is considered highly auspicious and is believed to bring spiritual purification, marital harmony and blessings for ancestors. Pics/Ashish Raje
According to the Hindu calendar, the Purnima that falls during Adhik Maas occurs once every two and a half years and is regarded as highly auspicious

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According to the Hindu calendar, the Purnima that falls during Adhik Maas occurs once every two and a half years and is regarded as highly auspicious

On this day, people worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi

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On this day, people worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi

Adhik Maas is also referred to as Mal Maas or Purushottam Maas. Since this full moon falls within Adhik Maas, it is commonly known as Adhik Purnima

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Adhik Maas is also referred to as Mal Maas or Purushottam Maas. Since this full moon falls within Adhik Maas, it is commonly known as Adhik Purnima

The devotees took a holy dip, known as snan, in the ancient tank in south Mumbai as part of traditional religious observances

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The devotees took a holy dip, known as snan, in the ancient tank in south Mumbai as part of traditional religious observances

Banganga Tank, located in south Mumbai, is considered a spiritually significant site with deep roots in Hindu mythology

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Banganga Tank, located in south Mumbai, is considered a spiritually significant site with deep roots in Hindu mythology

Religious beliefs hold that rituals performed during the Adhik Maas Purnima bring multiplied spiritual benefits

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Religious beliefs hold that rituals performed during the Adhik Maas Purnima bring multiplied spiritual benefits

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