Haridwar ( Uttarakhand ) [India], November 5 (ANI): Thousands of devotees thronged Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar on Wednesday to take a holy dip in the Ganga River on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima , believed to bring prosperity and wash away sins.

Since early morning, pilgrims from across the country gathered at the ghats to perform the sacred ritual, creating a festive atmosphere reminiscent of the Kumbh Mela. Devotees offered prayers and participated in the Ganga aarti, a major highlight of the celebration.

Speaking to ANI, devotee Shobha Gosain said, "It was a wonderful experience to take a holy dip in the river Ganga , which cleansed our minds. The area was crowded, resembling the atmosphere of Kumbh. We also witnessed the Ganga aarti, which is truly a beaut

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