US EditionMassive Turnout for Holy Dip: Magh Mela Begins with Paush Purnima
Approximately 9 lakh devotees bathed at the Sangam by 10 am on Paush Purnima, marking the start of the month-long Kalpavas ritual involving vows and austerities.
- On Saturday, the Magh Mela began with Paush Purnima at the Triveni Sangam where devotees, including elderly and children, took a sacred dip in icy waters.
- The month-long Kalpavas began with Paush Purnima, involving twice-daily baths, one meal a day, and vows from priests; approximately 5 lakh devotees started on Saturday, Acharya Rajendra Mishra said.
- Authorities built ten bathing ghats over 10,000 square feet and nine pontoon bridges, while ADM Dayanand Prasad said Prayagwal township spans 950 bighas for Kalpavasis.
- Around 9 lakh devotees had bathed by 10 am, Magh Mela authorities reported, and Prayagraj Divisional Commissioner Soumya Agarwal said 20-30 lakh are expected on Paush Purnima, with Rajendra Paliwal estimating 20 lakh by evening.
- Spread across 800 hectares, the 44-day-long Magh Mela will witness six major bathing festivals including Makar Sankranti on January 14 and Mauni Amavasya on January 18.
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Devotees bathe in freezing Sangam waters as Magh Mela begins in Prayagraj - The Tribune
Lakhs of devotees from different walks of life, including the elderly and children, took a dip in the icy cold waters of the Sangam on ‘Paush Purnima’ as the Magh Mela began here on Saturday.
Prayagraj News: Magh Mela Begins in Prayagraj Today, 25-30 Lakh Devotees Expected on First Snan
The world’s largest religious and spiritual fair, Magh Mela, begins today in Prayagraj with the first holy bath on Paush Purnima. From early morning, a massive crowd of devotees has gathered at the Triveni Sangam to take a sacred dip. Authorities estimate that nearly 25 to 30 lakh pilgrims may bathe on the first snan itself. Spread across 800 hectares, the 44-day-long Magh Mela will witness six major bathing festivals. Security has been tightene…
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Deccan ChronicleLakhs bathe in freezing Sangam waters as Magh Mela begins in Prayagraj
According to Prayagraj Divisional Commissioner Soumya Agarwal, 20-30 lakh devotees are expected to take a bath in the Ganga and the Sangam on 'Paush Purnima'.
Massive Turnout for Holy Dip: Magh Mela Begins with Paush Purnima
Lakhs of devotees commenced the Magh Mela by taking a holy dip in the Sangam on Paush Purnima, marking the start of 'Kalpavas'. This month-long ritual involves bathing twice daily in the Ganga and meditating. Authorities expect up to 30 lakh participants, with facilities organized for a smoother experience.
Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Extends Greetings as Magh Mela Commences in Prayagraj
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Magh Mela of Prayag (Uttar Pradesh), which takes place at the divine Triveni Sangam, the place of confluence of the sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the legendary Saraswati, is one of the largest pilgrimages in India. India News | Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Extends Greetings as Magh Mela Commences in Prayagraj.
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