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(Hindus) Now Vasantha Navaratri is in progress. Yesterday was Ashokastami.It is a holy day at Bramaputra.?
What is the hindu belief about Brahmaputra in Assam on this day and lakhs of people go there to bathe.
Mythology & Folklore - 1 Answers - 2007-03-26 20:54:04

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In Assam it is believed that during the Vasanta Navaratri, the water of RIVER BRAHMAPUTRA BECOMES AS HOLY AS RIVER GANGA on the the Ashtami day which is called as ASHOKASTAMI in the regions of this river and Assam. Lakhs and Lakhs of people throng the area and take bath in Brahmapura river and conduct rituals. Sevaral melas and local festivals are held for all the nine days of Vasantha Navaratri.-

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In Assam it is believed that during the Vasanta Navaratri, the water of RIVER BRAHMAPUTRA BECOMES AS HOLY AS RIVER GANGA on the the Ashtami day which is called as ASHOKASTAMI in the regions of this river and Assam. Lakhs and Lakhs of people throng the area and take bath in Brahmapura river and conduct rituals. Sevaral melas and local festivals are held for all the nine days of Vasantha Navaratri.-
2007-03-26 21:27:33