The Health and Human Services secretary’s swim in contaminated waters is not only risky, but also a flashing sign that he does not respect public health guidance.

and dangerously contaminated water has created a breeding ground for infections. The once-revered holy dip, given the current ...

“We have ensured that the water quality has been maintained ... devotion and religion and that they want to take that holy ...

It is said that the five holy rivers, Ganga, Saraswati, Yamuna, Kirana, Dhutapapa intersect at the Panchganga Ghats. Taking a dip in these waters is considered auspicious, and even more so ...

The Ghats at Varanasi are considered holy and it is believed that if one takes a dip in the waters, one is free from all his sins. Those who seek salvation crowd this place, along with tourists ...

On Vaishakh Purnima 2025, devotees took a holy dip and offered prayers at Prayagraj's Sangam. In Haridwar, Uttar Pradesh, people also bathed in the Ganga River to celebrate the occasion.