Holy Places of India - People Taking Bath in the Ganges in Dakshineswar, Calcutta
The Dakshineshwar temple, located about 15 kilometers from the heart of Kolkata city, opens at around 6 AM in the morning everyday. The devotees line up to offer their pujas to goddess Kali. After the “darshan” & the pujas are over, the devotees will walk over to the holy Ganges. The river runs along the Mandir & its holy water has cleansed the spirit for ages.
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The day we were at Dakshineswar, it was extremely hot. With temperatures soaring over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the river offers the visitors a chance to dip and cool off too.
People would also carry the holy water of the Ganges in bottles back to their homes. The water is a spiritual cleanser & is used to keep the house sacred & the people safe.
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