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IN PHOTOS: Devotees take holy dip at Mumbai’s Banganga on Adhik Maas Purnima

Updated On: 31 May, 2026 07:49 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Devotees gathered at Mumbai’s historic Banganga Tank on Sunday to take part in a sacred ritual bathing ceremony during Adhik Maas Purnima. Pics/Ashish Raje

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The ritual is considered highly auspicious and is believed to bring spiritual purification, marital harmony and blessings for ancestors. Pics/Ashish Raje
The ritual is considered highly auspicious and is believed to bring spiritual purification, marital harmony and blessings for ancestors. Pics/Ashish Raje
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According to the Hindu calendar, the Purnima that falls during Adhik Maas occurs once every two and a half years and is regarded as highly auspicious

According to the Hindu calendar, the Purnima that falls during Adhik Maas occurs once every two and a half years and is regarded as highly auspicious

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On this day, people worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi

On this day, people worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi

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Adhik Maas is also referred to as Mal Maas or Purushottam Maas. Since this full moon falls within Adhik Maas, it is commonly known as Adhik Purnima

Adhik Maas is also referred to as Mal Maas or Purushottam Maas. Since this full moon falls within Adhik Maas, it is commonly known as Adhik Purnima

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The devotees took a holy dip, known as snan, in the ancient tank in south Mumbai as part of traditional religious observances

The devotees took a holy dip, known as snan, in the ancient tank in south Mumbai as part of traditional religious observances

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Banganga Tank, located in south Mumbai, is considered a spiritually significant site with deep roots in Hindu mythology

Banganga Tank, located in south Mumbai, is considered a spiritually significant site with deep roots in Hindu mythology

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Religious beliefs hold that rituals performed during the Adhik Maas Purnima bring multiplied spiritual benefits

Religious beliefs hold that rituals performed during the Adhik Maas Purnima bring multiplied spiritual benefits

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