Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Magh Mela: Over 1 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip
On January 15, a huge number of people, over 1 crore, took a holy dip in the Ganga and Sangam rivers in Prayagraj as part of the Magh Mela.
This event is very important for many people who believe it is special to bathe in these rivers during this time.
The administration has made sure that everything runs smoothly by deploying a lot of police and setting up many toilets and parking areas.
People were asked not to use oil or soap in the rivers to keep the water clean.
The Magh Mela is a big event that lasts for 44 days, and many people come to take part in the rituals and celebrations.
The next big day is January 18, called Mauni Amavasya, when even more people are expected to visit.
Over 1.03 crore devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga and Sangam on Makar Sankranti during Magh Mela.
Devotees were urged not to use oil or soap to keep the rivers clean.
The administration deployed over 10,000 police personnel and set up 42 temporary parking facilities.
More than 25,000 toilets and over 3,500 sanitation workers were deployed for the event.
The Magh Mela is a 44-day-long spiritual gathering with key bathing dates including Makar Sankranti and Mauni Amavasya.
- Who
- Devotees and Prayagraj administration
- What
- Magh Mela festivities and holy dips
- When
- January 15 (Makar Sankranti), January 18 (Mauni Amavasya)
- Where
- Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Religious significance of Makar Sankranti and Magh Mela
- Location
- Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Event
- Magh Mela
- Date
- January 15
- Holy Dips
- Over 1.03 crore
- Key Dates
- Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya (January 18)
- Police Personnel Deployed
- Over 10,000
- Temporary Parking Facilities
- 42
- Water Release from Ganga Barrage
- 8,000 cusecs daily
- Toilets Set Up
- Over 25,000
- Sanitation Workers Deployed
- More than 3,500
Sources
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