They also performed 'pind dan' to their ancestors.
During 'Somavati Amavas', the 'teertha', enjoys the same status and importance as that of 'Gaya ji teertha' of Bihar.
A 14-day 'Phalgu mela' being held at the religious teertha kicked off yesterday, officials said.
The 'teertha' is named after Phalgu rishi, who used to pray here in the forest called 'Phalki van'.
It is situated in the remote Pharal village on the Dhand-Pundri road, about 32 kms from historic town of Kurukshetra.
Meanwhile, lakhs of pilgrims visited holy 'sarovars' (sacred tanks) at Kurukshetra, to have a holy bath on the occasion.