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)

Devotees gathered in large numbers at Haridwar to take a holy dip in the Ganga River on Paush Purnima, marking the beginning of the Magh Mela 2026. (Pics/PTI)

The Kanwar Yatra is an annual Hindu pilgrimage undertaken by devotees of Lord Shiva, popularly known as Kanwariyas or Bhole. It typically begins in July or August, coinciding with the holy month of Sawan in the Hindu calendar. To ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the yatra, the Uttar Pradesh government has intensified security arrangements across the state. (PICS/ PTI)

Amid the chilly weather, thousands of devotees across the nation thronged to the holy river Ganga in parts of north India including Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on occasion of Mauni Amavasya. Pics/PTI

A chlorine gas leak incident in Dehradun's Jhanjra area prompted the evacuation of residents on Tuesday.&nbsp; Pics/ Agencies

Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and the entire family headed to Haridwar to immerse the ashes of late Ritu Nanda. The Bachchans were snapped at the Mumbai airport. Anushka Sharma, Karan Johar, Deepika Padukone, Street Dancer 3D cast were also spotted by the shutterbugs at the Mumbai airport. We have pictures

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In Pics: Thousands gather Haridwar's Harki Pauri to celebrate Ganga Dusherra

IN PICS: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga River on first day of Magh Mela

Kanwar Yatra 2025: UP govt intensifies security for smooth pilgrimage

IN PHOTOS: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga on Mauni Amavasya

IN PHOTOS: Chlorine gas leak prompts evacuation in Dehradun's Jhanjra

Ritu Nanda passes away: Abhishek, Amitabh return from Haridwar

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