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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai`s Banganga Tank illuminates on Tripurari Purnima

Updated On: 05 November, 2025 10:56 PM IST | Divya Nair

The holy Banganga Tank in Mumbai came alive on Wednesday night for Tripurari Purnima, drawing large numbers of devotees who participated in a special aarti reminiscent of the Ganga ghats in Varanasi. Here are some stunning shots by mid-day.com lensman ASHISH RAJE on the divine occasion

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The holy Banganga Tank in Mumbai came alive on Wednesday night for Tripurari Purnima, drawing large numbers of devotees who participated in a special aarti reminiscent of the Ganga ghats in Varanasi. Here are some stunning shots by mid-day.com lensman ASHISH RAJE on the divine occasion

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The holy Banganga Tank in Mumbai came alive on Wednesday night for Tripurari Purnima, drawing large numbers of devotees who participated in a special aarti reminiscent of the Ganga ghats in Varanasi. Here are some stunning shots by mid-day.com lensman ASHISH RAJE on the divine occasion
<p>Tripurari Purnima is celebrated to honour Lord Shiva as the destroyer of the three demon cities, known as Tripuras</p>

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Tripurari Purnima is celebrated to honour Lord Shiva as the destroyer of the three demon cities, known as Tripuras

<p>The festival falls on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Kartik</p>

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The festival falls on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Kartik

<p>Devotees observe fasts and offer prayers to seek Shiva&rsquo;s blessings</p>

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Devotees observe fasts and offer prayers to seek Shiva’s blessings

<p>Temples dedicated to Shiva are decorated with lights, flowers, and sacred offerings. Special rituals are performed and many devotees recite Shiva mantras throughout the day. It is considered a highly auspicious day to perform charity&nbsp;</p>

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Temples dedicated to Shiva are decorated with lights, flowers, and sacred offerings. Special rituals are performed and many devotees recite Shiva mantras throughout the day. It is considered a highly auspicious day to perform charity 

<p>Devotees also light earthen lamps near rivers or tanks to honour Shiva</p>

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Devotees also light earthen lamps near rivers or tanks to honour Shiva

<p>Some people also take holy dips in sacred rivers or temple tanks during the festival</p>

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Some people also take holy dips in sacred rivers or temple tanks during the festival

<p>The night of Tripurari Purnima is especially significant for meditation and spiritual reflection</p>

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The night of Tripurari Purnima is especially significant for meditation and spiritual reflection

<p>The day is also celebrated as Dev Deepawali in Varanasi, with firecrackers bursting and earthen lamps being lit across the city</p>

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The day is also celebrated as Dev Deepawali in Varanasi, with firecrackers bursting and earthen lamps being lit across the city

<p>In Mumbai, the Banganga Tank wears a divine look on the night of Tripurari Purnima every year with thousands of devotees reaching the banks to perform rituals and take part in the special aarti</p>

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In Mumbai, the Banganga Tank wears a divine look on the night of Tripurari Purnima every year with thousands of devotees reaching the banks to perform rituals and take part in the special aarti

<p>A stunning shot of the full moon captured over Mumbai`s Banganga Tank</p>

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A stunning shot of the full moon captured over Mumbai`s Banganga Tank

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