5 Things To Keep In Mind Before Bathing In River Ganga
The festival of Makar Sankranti, which involves bathing in the river Ganga and indulging in charity, will be celebrated on January 15 this year.
Devotees travel from distant places to bathe in the sacred Ganga and other rivers.
Here are some things to keep in mind before taking the holy dip.
Prior to bathing in Ganga, it’s essential to cleanse oneself with pure water at home. Taking a dip in the Ganga then leads to the removal of sins.
Ganga, considered the bestower of salvation and life, should not be polluted by washing dirt or using soap during the bath.
Discarding urine and faeces into the Ganga, even unintentionally, not only contaminates the river but also adversely affects human life.
During the Ganga bath, avoid washing body dirt into the river, and refrain from washing the clothes worn after the bath in Ganga to avoid committing sins.
Additionally, avoid disposing of any puja materials or flower garlands into the Ganga to prevent pollution.