Puri: Lakhs of devotees take a holy dip in Chandrabhaga on the occasion of Magha Saptami.
The devotees according to the traditions and beliefs cooked in earthen pots at night.
They then took a dip in the early hours of morning in the sea. There is a local belief that if one takes a dip on this occasion a million sins will be washed off.
Keeping in mind the huge crowds, the administration had made adequate security arrangements. The local admin had made facilities for drinking water, food and cleanliness.
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