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Janakpurdham Celebrates Ganga Dashahara with Holy Bathing at Dasharath Lake

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Thousands of devotees from Nepal and India gathered at Dasharath Lake in Janakpurdham to observe Ganga Dashahara, participating in holy bathing and worship. The festival commemorates the descent of Mother Ganga to Earth, with a belief that bathing in the lake purifies sins and fulfills wishes. The Mahaganga Aarti also commenced in Janakpurdham.

  • Devotees believe bathing in Dasharath Lake on Ganga Dashahara brings merit and washes away sins.
  • The tradition of celebrating Ganga Dussehra is in memory of King Bhagiratha bringing Ganga to Earth.
  • Locals stated it is a tradition to bathe in the lake and then worship at the nearby Dasharath Maharaj temple.
  • Pilgrims traveled from Aurahi Municipality in Mahottari to participate in the annual observance.
  • The Mahaganga Aarti, held nightly at Gangasagar, began on the day of Ganga Dussehra.

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