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Pilgrims throng Kurukshetra on 'Somavati Amavasya'

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Press Trust of India Kurukshetra
Last Updated : Jan 25 2013 | 5:33 AM IST

The pilgrims thronged the holy place to pay obeisance to the departed nears and dears by offering them 'Pind-Dan' (offering of food) and 'Jal Tarpan' (offering of water) on the banks of Falgu Teerath and Sannihit Sarovar.

A special dip in the holy waters at Falgu Teerath in Faral village, followed by Pind-Dan and Jal Tarpan is performed to pay obeisance to the departed souls.

Since yesterday, pilgrims made beeline to the holy city of Kurukshetra reaching here by trains.

  

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First Published: Oct 15 2012 | 8:55 PM IST

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