Varanasi: Devotees take early morning dip in Ganges on Kartik Purnima

Varanasi: Hundreds of devotees took a holy dip at the Dashashwamedh Ghat on the banks of river Ganga here on the occasion of Kartik Purnima on Tuesday early morning.

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The festival of Kartik Purnima is also known as Dev Deepawali.

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On the occasion of Kartik Purnima, devotees take a holy dip in the river Sarayu and other holy rivers and lit earthen lamps at temples as well as banks of rivers.

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The month is considered as auspicious by Hindus. (ANI)

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