Amid chilly weather, thousands of devotees thronged the holy river Ganga in Uttarakhand's Haridwar to take a dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.(HT Photo/Anil Kumar Maurya)
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Hindu devotees arrive to take a holy dip on the eve of Mauni Amavasya during the annual religious 'Magh Mela' festival on the banks of Sangam, the confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati, in Prayagraj on Friday(AFP)
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During Mauni Amavasya in the month of Magh, a large number of devotees gather in the holy city of Haridwar to take a dip in the purifying waters of the Ganga. (PTI)
Despite the chilly weather, worshippers are propelled by unwavering faith as they take a dip, seeking virtue and salvation. (AFP)
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Devotees are driven by the belief that observing silence, bathing in the sacred Ganga, and making donations on this day can alleviate troubles and fulfill wishes, leading to virtuous salvation. (PTI)
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A damaged portion of Bilal Mosque is seen after it was hit by an Indian strike in Muzaffarabad. The selection of targets was done based on extensive intelligence, primarily due to Pakistan's changing strategies aimed at concealing terror camps.
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(From L to R) Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Prince George, Prince Louis, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte gathered on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on May 5, 2025. They stood united in tribute during the national anthem. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)
