INDIA
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A large number of devotees took holy dip on the auspicious occasion of 'Basant Panchami' in Varanasi and Haridwar. People took holy dip in Ganga River on February 16 on 'Vasant Panchami' which marks the arrival of the spring season in India. Devotees also worship Goddess Saraswati on this and serve 'food offerings' to almighty.