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In Photos: Devotees gather in Haridwar to celebrate Ganga Dusherra
Updated On: 25 May, 2026 02:14 PM IST | Tarun Verma
On the occasion of Ganga Dusherra, thousands of devotees gathered at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar to take a holy dip in the Ganga, offer prayers and participate in religious rituals marking the festival. Every year, millions travel vast distances for a few moments by the river. (Pics/PTI)

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The festival of Ganga Dussehra is a sacred festival that commemorates the arrival of the River Ganga to Earth
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Each year, Ganga Dusherra attracts thousands of pilgrims to sacred cities like Haridwar, where devotees gather at river ghats to take a holy dip in the Ganga, offer prayers and participate in rituals marking the river’s divine descent to Earth

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Pilgrims from across the country flock to Har Ki Pauri during Ganga Dusherra to participate in prayers, rituals and holy bathing ceremonies
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The festival holds deep spiritual significance in Hindu tradition, with many believing that bathing in the sacred river on this day helps cleanse sins and brings peace and prosperity

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Every Ganga Dusherra, Haridwar witnesses an overwhelming influx of pilgrims seeking blessings through holy dips in the Ganga
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Haridwar saw an overwhelming rush of devotees on the occasion of Ganga Dusherra, with packed ghats and continuous religious ceremonies throughout the day

