Magh Purnima: 90 Lakh Devotees Take Holy Dip in Ganga at Prayagraj Amidst Cold Wave
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Moneycontrol•01-02-2026, 09:52
Magh Purnima: 90 Lakh Devotees Take Holy Dip in Ganga at Prayagraj Amidst Cold Wave
- •Around 90 lakh devotees performed ritual bathing in the Ganga and at the Sangam on Magh Purnima at the ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj.
- •Despite severe cold and dense fog, pilgrims arrived from midnight, with bathing continuing smoothly at all ghats.
- •Magh Purnima marks the final holy bath for Kalpvasis, who conclude their month-long austerity practice.
- •Extensive security measures, including SDRF, NDRF, CCTV, and drones, were deployed across the 800-hectare mela area.
- •The Magh Mela, featuring 25,000 toilets and 3,500 sanitation workers, will conclude on February 15 with Mahashivratri.
Why It Matters: 90 lakh devotees took a holy dip at Prayagraj's Magh Mela on Magh Purnima, concluding Kalpvas rituals.
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