Hindus celebrate sacred holiday with ritual bathing in rivers

Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees gathered in northern India to bathe in the Ganga and Saryu rivers, celebrating the sacred festival of Guru Purnima. The festival is marked by prayers, tributes, and blessings, drawing attendees to the region’s holy cities. This annual event highlights the cultural significance of these waterways in Hindu traditions.

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