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Kashi aglow with spirituality; hundreds throng ghats, ashrams on Guru Purnima
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Varanasi: The holy city of Varanasi reverberated with spiritual fervour on Thursday as Guru Purnima was commemorated with immense enthusiasm. As the sun rose, devotees from far and wide congregated at revered temples and ashrams, seeking the blessings of their revered gurus and spiritual mentors.
In tandem, the Buddhist community observed Dhammachakkappavattana Day with great fervour at the esteemed Mulagandha Kuti Vihara in Sarnath, paying homage to the timeless wisdom of the Dhamma on the auspicious occasion of Ashadha Purnima."
The ghats of the Ganga were bathed in a divine aura as throngs of devotees gathered to perform sacred pujas and rituals, their prayers and hymns merging with the gentle flow of the river.
Spiritual discourses and soul-stirring bhajan sessions resonated through the city, as seekers of truth paid homage to their revered gurus. Guru Purnima in Varanasi was a testament to the city's enduring reverence for its spiritual luminaries, its ancient traditions and its timeless quest for spiritual enlightenment.
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The revered Aghor Peeth in Kashi, a spiritual haven nestled along the sacred Ganges, was abuzz with devotion as thousands of devotees flocked to Baba Kinaram Sthal, Kreem-Kund, to pay homage to the saints and gurus.
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The samadhis of illustrious aghoris, including the revered Baba Kinaram, believed to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva, were lavishly decorated, exuding an aura of spirituality. The Aghor throne, graced by the presence of Aghoracharya Maharajshri Baba Siddharth Gautam Ram Ji Maharaj, was a magnet for devotees seeking blessings.
Meanwhile, Shri Vidya Math at Kedar Ghat, Padao Ashram, Annapurna Mandir, and other revered mutts and ashrams, were also thronged by devotees eager to pay their respects to their gurus.
As the sun rose over the ghats, the city of Kashi came alive with the sound of prayers and chanting, with long queues of devotees forming outside the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and other sacred sites. Guru Purnima was also celebrated in the adjoining districts. Crowds of people were seen at Aghoracharya Baba Kinaram Janseva Sansthan Devsthanam at Muriar village in the Saidpur area of Ghazipur district to take blessings of Guru Dharmarakshit Ram.
The local administration and police made adequate security arrangements along the ghats and other places of gathering to maintain peace.
Meanwhile, Buddhists celebrated Ashadha Purnima in Sarnath with great enthusiasm and devotion to mark the first sermon delivered by Lord Buddha after attaining enlightenment. Devotees from various parts of the world gathered in Sarnath to participate in the celebrations. The day began with prayers and meditation sessions, followed by a series of religious discourses.
