TIWN June 20, 2021
AGARTALA, June 20 (TIWN): Along with the whole nation, state Tripura also celebrated Ganga Puja-2021 on Sunday. However due to Covid-19, the puja was observed without allowing any crowd.
According to Hindu Mythology Ganga was descended to the Earth on Ganga Dussehra day. When mighty Ganga was descended to the Earth, Lord Shiva took her in His hairs to break Ganga’s descent to avoid Ganga sweeping the whole Earth away.
Later Lord Shiva released Ganga so that she can accomplish her mission to purge the cursed souls of Bhagiratha’s ancestors.
There is an interesting legend behind Ganga Saptami. According to Brahma Purana, Sage Jahnu released the Ganga through his ear. While on her way to kingdom of Bhagiratha, her mighty flow and gushing turbulent water destroyed the Ashram of sage Jahnu.
This angered Sage Jahnu and he drank up all of Ganga’s water. Upon this, Bhagiratha and the Gods prayed to Rishi Jahnu to release Ganga so that she could proceed on her mission.
Pleased with prayers Jahnu released Ganga from his ear. Ganga Saptami is also known as Jahnu Saptami. On the festival day of Ganga Saptami, People take ritual bath in the river ganges and offer special rituals to the Goddess.
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