Religious affair

One of the most important day in Hinduism is “Mauni Amavasya”. This is regarded as the most significant day to honor to our ancestors and fathers. It takes place on the “New Moon” day in the month of January.

In Prayagraj devotees take early morning baths in the confluence of holy rivers the Saraswati, Yamuna, or Ganges. “Magh Mela” is a traditional religious fair which is organised every year for a month. When devotees take a holy plunge in the Ganga river, it cleanses their body, mind, and soul.

On this day “Amavasya” a lot of people make a pledge or sankalp to keep quiet all day. It is believed that sitting silently enhances inner peace and strengthens spiritual bonds.

One needs to engage in charitable giving. There are a lot of impoverished people in the world, so those who are wealthy should help them by giving them food, clothing and other necessities in this religious fair.

We, officials of Public Work Department (PWD) and contractors combine organise to distribute luch to the bathers to perform some charity. This is needed because millions of people walk nearly 5-7 km to reach this place. Taking a bath and return to home is a whole day process.