Overflowing Crowd at Howrah's Ganga Ghats on Mahalaya, Hindus Participate in Tarpan for Ancestors
**Howrah:** On the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya, countless Hindus gathered at various Ganga ghats in Howrah to perform Tarpan for their ancestors. The Tarpan rituals began at the ghats from early Saturday morning. Men and women offered water from the Ganga to pay their respects, praying for the peace of their ancestors' souls. There was a noticeable crowd at the ghats from morning, adhering to religious customs for the Tarpan.
According to Hindu beliefs, Mahalaya marks the end of Pitru Paksha and the beginning of Devi Paksha. On this special day, the tradition of offering water and performing Tarpan in memory of ancestors has been long-standing. Following this tradition, devotees were seen gathering at various Ganga ghats in Howrah from dawn. The main purpose of this event is to pay homage to ancestors and pray for their souls' peace.
According to scholars, the auspicious time for Tarpan is from 11:24 AM to 1:56 PM on Saturday. During this specific time, there is a ritual to perform Tarpan devotedly for ancestors. Not only in Howrah but people also gathered at various Ganga ghats across the state to perform Tarpan centered around Mahalaya.
**Special Vigilance by Police for Security**
Considering the massive gathering at the Ganga ghats during Mahalaya, special security arrangements have been made. Police forces have been deployed at the ghats. Along with male police personnel, female officers are also handling security duties. Surveillance is ongoing at the ghats to prevent any unpleasant incidents.
Additionally, security has been strengthened on the waterways of the Ganga. The Hooghly River Traffic Guard and Disaster Management teams are monitoring the area through boats. This special arrangement is to ensure that devotees can perform Tarpan without any hindrance and to prevent any accidents.
On the morning of Mahalaya, the atmosphere at the Ganga ghats in Howrah was bustling with religious fervor, remembrance of ancestors, and strict security management.
