Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Gangasagar Mela attracts global devotees
The Gangasagar Mela is a big gathering where people from all over the world come to a special place where the Ganga river meets the sea.
They come to take a holy dip and feel close to their faith.
This year, many people from different countries like France, the US, and Russia visited the fair.
Two French brothers even came back after their first visit to see the big crowd and the beautiful rituals.
The local people and the government are happy that so many international visitors are coming to this important event.
The fair has special prayers and lights that everyone enjoys.
Gangasagar Mela is a major spiritual gathering at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal.
This year, the fair attracted devotees and tourists from various countries, including Europe, the US, Russia, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Two French brothers, Felix and Rodrigues, returned to the fair after their first visit, impressed by the scale and organization.
The Gangasagar Mela is gaining international significance, with the Ganga aarti being a major attraction for foreign visitors.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee noted the growing global appeal of the Gangasagar Mela, highlighting its place on the international tourism map.
- Who
- Devotees and tourists from across the world, including India, Europe, US, Russia, Nepal, and Bangladesh
- What
- Gangasagar Mela, a spiritual congregation at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal
- When
- Annually, with the main bathing day on 14 January
- Where
- Sagar Island, West Bengal, India
- Why
- To take a holy dip and seek spiritual merit, with the event gaining international significance
- Event
- Gangasagar Mela
- Location
- Sagar Island, West Bengal
- Significance
- Confluence of Ganga and Bay of Bengal
- Notable Visitors
- Devotees from Europe, US, Russia, Nepal, Bangladesh
- Key Attraction
- Ganga aarti at the confluence
- Chief Minister
- Mamata Banerjee
- Notable Foreign Visitors
- French brothers Felix and Rodrigues
- Organisation Involved
- ISKCON
