Magh Purnima: 90 Lakh Devotees Take Holy Dip in Ganga at Prayagraj Amidst Cold Wave
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News18•01-02-2026, 09:45
Magh Purnima: 90 Lakh Devotees Take Holy Dip in Ganga at Prayagraj Amidst Cold Wave
- •Around 90 lakh devotees performed a holy dip in the Ganga and at the Sangam in Prayagraj on Magh Purnima.
- •The ritual bathing took place at the ongoing Magh Mela despite severe cold wave conditions and dense fog.
- •Magh Purnima marked the final holy bath for Kalpvasis, who observed a month-long austerity at the Mela.
- •Extensive security measures, including SDRF, NDRF, police personnel, CCTV cameras, and drones, were deployed.
- •The Magh Mela, spread across 800 hectares, will conclude on February 15 with the Mahashivratri bathing festival.
Why It Matters: Over 90 lakh devotees took a sacred dip at Prayagraj's Magh Mela, concluding Kalpvas rituals.
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