Archive · 14 Jan 2026
India Post to Release Special Cover for Gangasagar Mela 2026
India Post is going to release a special cover for the Gangasagar Mela in 2026.
This mela is a big spiritual gathering where people go to take a holy dip in the river Ganga where it meets the Bay of Bengal.
A lot of people, about 45 lakh, have already come for the mela.
The government has made big plans to keep everyone safe, with lots of police and special transport arrangements.
They have also set up a special theme called 'Banglar Mandir' where people can see small copies of famous temples from Bengal.
The special cover will be released on 14 January 2026, which is Makar Sankranti, a special day for the mela.
India Post will release a special philatelic cover for Gangasagar Mela 2026 on 14 January 2026.
Around 45 lakh pilgrims have arrived at Gangasagar since 1 January 2026 for the holy dip and prayers.
Extensive security arrangements have been made, including 15,000 police personnel and various patrolling teams.
Transport arrangements include 3,600 buses, 13 barges, 45 vessels, and 120 launches to ferry pilgrims.
A special 'Banglar Mandir' theme showcases replicas of iconic religious sites from Bengal.
- Who
- India Post, West Bengal Circle, Department of Posts
- What
- Release of a special philatelic cover commemorating Gangasagar Mela 2026
- When
- 14 January 2026 (Makar Sankranti)
- Where
- Diamond Harbour, West Bengal
- Why
- To honor the cultural heritage and millions of devotees participating in the 2026 pilgrimage
- Event
- Gangasagar Mela 2026
- Release Date
- 14 January 2026
- Location
- Diamond Harbour, West Bengal
- Pilgrims
- 45 lakh (as of 1 January 2026)
- Security Personnel
- 15,000
- Transport Arrangements
- 3,600 buses, 13 barges, 45 vessels, 120 launches
- Special Theme
- Banglar Mandir
- Missing Pilgrims
- 84 reported, 80 reunited
