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In Images: Devotees perform rituals on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra in Kolkata

Devotees observed Ganga Dussehra by taking holy dip in the river Ganga (Hooghly) in Kolkata on June 5. This day is celebrated as a Hindu festival marking the descent of the holy river Ganga to Earth. Devotees take a dip in the river Ganga, perform prayers, and offer donations, believing it will bring blessings and purify the soul. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Devotees observed Ganga Dussehra by taking holy dip in the river Ganga (Hooghly) in Kolkata on June 5. This day is celebrated as a Hindu festival marking the descent of the holy river Ganga to Earth. Devotees take a dip in the river Ganga, perform prayers, and offer donations, believing it will bring blessings and purify the soul. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Devotees observed Ganga Dussehra by taking holy dip in the river Ganga (Hooghly) in Kolkata on June 5. This day is celebrated as a Hindu festival marking the descent of the holy river Ganga to Earth. Devotees take a dip in the river Ganga, perform prayers, and offer donations, believing it will bring blessings and purify the soul. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Devotees observed Ganga Dussehra by taking holy dip in the river Ganga (Hooghly) in Kolkata on June 5. This day is celebrated as a Hindu festival marking the descent of the holy river Ganga to Earth. Devotees take a dip in the river Ganga, perform prayers, and offer donations, believing it will bring blessings and purify the soul. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Devotees observed Ganga Dussehra by taking holy dip in the river Ganga (Hooghly) in Kolkata on June 5. This day is celebrated as a Hindu festival marking the descent of the holy river Ganga to Earth. Devotees take a dip in the river Ganga, perform prayers, and offer donations, believing it will bring blessings and purify the soul. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
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