Thousands of Hindus gathered at the Ganges River and the Bay of Bengal in the village of Gangasagar Mela, to take a dip in the waters of the river on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, the festival of great importance and great religious significance, according to their beliefs.

It is believed that whoever takes a dip in the Ganges will have his soul purified

It is believed that whoever takes a dip in the Ganges River according to Hindu beliefs, his soul will be cleansed of all sins forever.

A Hindu believer in this ritual says that one festival can be frequented several times, but visiting Gangasagar is obligatory for every Hindu at least once in his life, according to the “Euro News” website.

Another Hindu says that the pilgrimage to Gangasagar is so sacred that everyone who dies there reaches the stage of Nirvana, and his soul is purified from all sins.

Hundreds of Hindus participated in the Snake Festival

In another context, hundreds of Hindus participated in the Snake Festival, and danced with snakes and put them on their necks during parade events in the streets and public places..

Hundreds of Hindus in India and other Asian countries celebrate the sacred day of snakes, and they perform some of the usual religious rituals for this occasion while carrying snakes, according to the Russian agency Sputnik..

“Naga Nanchami”, the name given by the Indians to the festival, and it represents a special feast to honor the snakes, and it has been celebrated by Hindus regularly for hundreds of years. It is celebrated in July or August of each year..