Kannauj news: On the occasion of Buddha Purnima in Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh, devotees took a large number of Ganga bath. The devotees started coming to the Mahadevi Ganga Ghat late on Sunday night. On Monday morning, thousands of devotees took a dip in the Ganges and thanked themselves. According to beliefs, the gods are pleased with the Ganges bath on Buddha Purnima. And all sins of life are washed away. After bathing, devotees also offered prayers to Lord Shiva while worshiping in temples on the banks of the Ganges. Devotees believe that on this day Lord Vishnu descended as Mercury avatar. Therefore, Mercury Purnima is also celebrated on Mercury Jayanti.
Let us tell you that today on the occasion of Buddha Purnima at Mahadevi Ghat (Mehndi Ghat) of Kannauj, thousands of devotees thronged for bathing in the Ganges. Scholars say that Buddha Purnima is also called Vaishakhi Purnima. Lord Vishnu is worshiped on this day and on this day, Lord Buddha was born, the attainment of intelligence and nirvana was also done on this day. According to the scriptures, worship and charity on Vaishakhi Purnima and donations brings the grace of Lord Vishnu. On this day the moon is strong and the problems of life are overcome. Arghya is offered to the moon at night. Worshiping Lord Shiva gives relief from physical diseases. Devotees do a large number of Ganga bathing in large numbers on this day and perform charity.
Sant Baba Mahakal Sharma, who came to bathe in the Ganges, told that today is Buddha Purnima. The Ganges bath is taking place here. Here people take bath and do charity and wish for their liberation. The full moon falls every month in a year. Ganga bathing on the full moon is of great importance. Lord Vishnu took the ninth incarnation, hence Buddha is celebrated. This festival falls after a year. All the devotees who came to bathe in the Ganges took a bath in the Ganges on Buddha Purnima today according to the belief of the festival.
