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Gangasagar Mela: The Pilgrims' Progress

Jan 14, 2025, at 12:10 am

The Gangasagar Mela, a Hindu festival and mela (fair), held annually at Gangasagar in West Bengal commenced on Monday. It takes place at the confluence of the Ganges River and the Bay of Bengal. The mela is celebrated on Makar Sankranti in January. Hindus believe bathing in the sacred waters at this confluence on Makar Sankranti washes away sins.  The mela features a vibrant cultural atmosphere.(Photos by Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS)

Glimpses from Gangasagar Mela in Kolkata

Jan 15, 2024, at 08:20 pm

IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra brings glimpses from Gangasagar Mela in Kolkata on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Makar Sankranti: Devotees take holy dip in the Ganges

Jan 15, 2022, at 12:02 am

KOLKATA, JAN 14 (UNI):-A wife applying Tilak to her husband after taking holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, in Kolkata on Friday.

Makar Sankranti festival celebration in Patna

Jan 14, 2021, at 07:10 pm

PATNA, JAN 14 (UNI):- BJP MP Sushil Kumar Modi eating Dahi Chura during celebration of Makar Sankranti festival, in Patna on Thursday.

Celebration of Makar Sankranti in Agartala

Jan 14, 2021, at 07:04 pm

AGARTALA, JAN 13 (UNI):- A girl paint Alpona, on the ground on the eve of the Makar Sankranti festival, in Agartala on Wednesday. Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious for the Hindus, which is celebrated in almost all parts of India and Nepal.

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