Rajmahal (Sahibganj) Deep Singh: On Monday, on the occasion of Kartik Purnima, a crowd of devotees gathered at the Rajmahal North bank of Ganga under Sahibganj district to take a bath in the Ganges. Devotees took a two-day bath in the Ganga as per the Vedic Muhurta.
Especially the Safahod tribals who came from Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal established an Akhara on the banks of Ganga and worshiped Marang Buru and Lord Shri Ramchandra. Safahod tribals along with their respective religious gurus took bath in Ganga and worshiped Ganga. Let us tell you that more than 20 small and big akharas were set up on the banks of Ganga.
A group of non-tribal devotees from various areas of Santhal Pargana including the Rajmahal had also arrived to take a bath in the Ganga. Everyone donated lamps after worshiping Ganga.
According to Vedic beliefs, donating a lamp after bathing in the Ganga on Kartik Purnima has special significance. It is mentioned in the scriptures that after bathing in Ganga on Kartik Purnima, donating a lamp brings virtue and freedom from sin.
It is known that on the occasion of Kartik Purnima, Safahod tribals take bath in the Ganga every year according to Vedic tradition. After taking bath, they worship Mother Ganga along with their respective religious gurus.
Every year on the occasion of Kartik Purnima, Safahod tribals set up an akhada on the banks of Ganga and offer prayers. In these akharas, he pleases his favorite deities by dancing and singing.
Safahod tribals have a special custom of worshiping nature on the occasion of Kartik Purnima. A religious guru told that Safahod tribals worship nature along with Sanatan Dharma.
The religious leader told that he takes the paddy crop in soup along with Ganga water and offers worship in the presence of religious leaders in the Akhara. On Kartik Purnima, a Kumbh Mela-like scene was seen at the Rajmahal Ganga Ghat.