Makar Sankranti: Bageshwar's Triveni Sangam Bath Offers Salvation, Ancestral Peace

• Thousands of devotees gather at Bageshwar's Triveni Sangam for a holy dip on Makar Sankranti.
• Bathing at the confluence of Saryu, Gomti, and invisible Saraswati rivers is believed to cleanse sins and bring prosperity.
• Makar Sankranti marks the sun's Uttarayan, an auspicious time for religious acts like bathing, chanting, and donations.
• Devotees perform worship, Tarpan for ancestors, and donate sesame, jaggery, khichdi, and clothes after the holy bath.
• A religious fair is organized in Bageshwar with arrangements for devotees, and police ensure safety and crowd management.

Why It Matters: Bathing at Bageshwar's Triveni Sangam on Makar Sankranti is highly auspicious, offering salvation and peace to ancestors.