Hindus take dip in Ganga during solar eclipse

By Staff

Published: Wednesday, September 12, 2007, 18:31 [IST]

Allahabad, Sept 11, 2007: Thousands of Hindus took a dip in the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers in Allahabad city today during solar eclipse to ward off "evil effects" of the rare celestial phenomenon.

Devotees offered water to sun god, took dip in Ganges River, as they believe prayers on this day help them attain salvation.

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Published On September 12, 2007

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