
Lakhs of devotees take dip in Ganga in Haridwar on Kartik Purnima
HARIDWAR: Lakhs of devotees took a dip in the Ganga here on Monday on the occasion of Kartik Purnima, officials said. Kartik Purnima, which is also celebrated as Dev Deepavali, is the last day of the holy Hindu month of Kartik. It is believed that bathing in the Ganga on this day brings divine blessings, health,…