Sundarbans Devotees Take Holy Dip in Raimangal River as Gangasagar Alternative

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News18•15-01-2026, 15:36
Sundarbans Devotees Take Holy Dip in Raimangal River as Gangasagar Alternative
- •Thousands of devotees in Sundarbans took a holy dip in the Raimangal River on Makar Sankranti.
- •Many residents could not reach Gangasagar due to travel difficulties, financial constraints, and natural adversities.
- •The Raimangal River in Hingalganj, Basirhat's Sundarbans, served as an alternative for the sacred bath.
- •Devotees gathered before sunrise, performing rituals, sun salutations, and prayers.
- •The event transformed Raimangal into a 'Kalpaganga' for locals, fulfilling their spiritual desires.
Why It Matters: Sundarbans residents found spiritual fulfillment by taking a holy dip in the Raimangal River on Makar Sankranti.
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