Massive Turnout at Haridwar: Devotees Celebrate Buddha Purnima with Holy Dip and Gayatri Yagya

On Buddha Purnima, lakhs of devotees gathered in Haridwar to take a holy dip in the Ganga river. The Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Pariwar conducted a worldwide Gayatri Yagya for spiritual and societal welfare. Shail Didi highlighted the day’s spiritual significance and its focus on ethics and compassion.

Lakhs of devotees gathered at the sacred city of Haridwar on Friday to celebrate Buddha Purnima with a holy dip in the Ganga river. The day saw the Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP) conducting a widespread Gayatri Yagya, attracting nearly five crore participants globally to perform rituals at home.

Shail Didi, head of Shantikunj, addressed devotees, discussing the spiritual significance of the event and the transformative potential of the yagya in terms of self-purification, wisdom, and compassion. The initiative, an annual effort by Shantikunj, aims to instill ethical awareness and the philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' in society.

The influx of pilgrims necessitated elaborate security measures by local authorities, who monitored key locations with CCTV and drones and implemented a comprehensive traffic management plan. The rising footfall was met with enhanced safety arrangements across Haridwar's ghats.