Tribal Community's 'Gangasagar' on Damodar Char: Thousands Gather for Sacred Dip

• Thousands of tribal pilgrims gathered at Telkupi Gaya Ghat on the Damodar River in Jamalpur, East Bardhaman, for a holy dip and 'tarpan' on the first day of Magh.
• The event, likened to a 'Gangasagar' for the tribal community, saw participants from West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
• After the sacred dip and ancestral offerings, tribals offered prayers at the Marangburu temple, dedicated to Shiva, adjacent to the ghat.
• East Bardhaman District Police and administration ensured smooth conduct with extensive security arrangements and a medical camp by the Health Department.
• Organizers highlighted the Damodar River's ancient sacred significance for tribals, similar to the Ganges for caste Hindus, with Telkupi Ghat being a prime pilgrimage site.

Why It Matters: Thousands of tribal pilgrims converged at Telkupi Ghat, East Bardhaman, for their annual sacred dip and ancestral offerings.