Regarded as the second-largest pilgrimage gathering in the country, the Gangasagar Mela is held at the confluence of the River Ganga and the Bay of Bengal on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Sagar Islands (West Bengal) [India], January 13 (ANI): District Magistrate of South 24 Parganas, Arvind Mina on Monday briefed about the arrangements for the Gangasagar mela, stating that a larger ...

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(MENAFN- IANS) Gangasagar, Jan 13 (IANS) Devotees in large numbers are arriving at the Gangasagar Mela and taking a holy dip at the sacred confluence of the River Ganga and the Bay of Bengal, offering ...

The South 24 Parganas administration anticipates a larger crowd for this year's Gangasagar Mela, highlighting the Ganga Aarti as a major attraction. Extensive security, including 1,200 CCTVs and NDRF, ...

The auspicious timing for the 'shahi snan' is scheduled to begin at 1.19 pm and will continue for 24 hours.

South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) [India], January 6 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday took stock of the preparations for the annual Gangasagar Mela and assured that the state ...

Millions of devotees took a holy dip in the Ganges at Gangasagar on Makar Sankranti. The event saw the presence of Naga Sadhus and, for the first time, Mahamandaleshwars from various regions. A ...

District Magistrate of South 24 Parganas, Arvind Mina on Monday briefed about the arrangements for the Gangasagar mela, stating that a larger crowd is expected this year, asserting that the major ...