Devotees flock Chandrabhaga beach for dip on Magh Saptami | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: Hundreds of devotees thronged Chandrabhaga beach near Konark on Tuesday to take a holy dip on the occasion of Magh Saptami.
With the Chandrabhaga river almost extinct, a portion of its dried-up bed is dug into a pond for the sacred dip. After the dip, devotees visited the Nabagraha Temple on the premises of Sun Temple and offered prayers. Devotees believe that the dip cures skin diseases and absolves sin.
The Puri district administration made extensive arrangements for the event. Around 33 platoons of police forces were deployed to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. To ensure safety, 20 lifeguards were stationed at the beach. Medical and emergency services were also in place with several health camps, two ambulances on standby, and two fire engines deployed at the fair ground.
After taking the dip, saints and seers arrived for the Khandagiri Magh Mela in the capital city, which began on Tuesday and will continue for nine days. “As per the practice, saints and seers come to the Khandagiri and Udayagiri hills following the holy bath at Chandrabhaga, Konark, on the auspicious Magh Saptami day. Since the twin hills have been accorded divine sanctity in the scriptures, saints and monks throng the area irrespective of the school of faith they believe in,” said Aditya Giri, a saint.
With the Chandrabhaga river almost extinct, a portion of its dried-up bed is dug into a pond for the sacred dip. After the dip, devotees visited the Nabagraha Temple on the premises of Sun Temple and offered prayers. Devotees believe that the dip cures skin diseases and absolves sin.
The Puri district administration made extensive arrangements for the event. Around 33 platoons of police forces were deployed to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. To ensure safety, 20 lifeguards were stationed at the beach. Medical and emergency services were also in place with several health camps, two ambulances on standby, and two fire engines deployed at the fair ground.
After taking the dip, saints and seers arrived for the Khandagiri Magh Mela in the capital city, which began on Tuesday and will continue for nine days. “As per the practice, saints and seers come to the Khandagiri and Udayagiri hills following the holy bath at Chandrabhaga, Konark, on the auspicious Magh Saptami day. Since the twin hills have been accorded divine sanctity in the scriptures, saints and monks throng the area irrespective of the school of faith they believe in,” said Aditya Giri, a saint.
