Makar Sankranti: Over 1 Crore Devotees Expected at Prayagraj Sangam for Magh Mela
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Moneycontrol•14-01-2026, 08:59
Makar Sankranti: Over 1 Crore Devotees Expected at Prayagraj Sangam for Magh Mela
- •Lakhs of devotees gathered at Prayagraj Sangam for Ekadashi snan, a day before Makar Sankranti.
- •Over 9.5 lakh pilgrims took a holy dip by 6 am on Ekadashi, with numbers expected to rise significantly.
- •Authorities anticipate more than one crore pilgrims for the Makar Sankranti snan on January 15.
- •Extensive arrangements include 12,100 feet of bathing ghats, 42 temporary parking zones for over one lakh vehicles, bike taxis, and golf carts.
- •Focus on water quality with 8,000 cusecs released daily and all 81 drains tapped; 3,300 sanitation workers and 26,000 toilets deployed.
Why It Matters: Prayagraj Sangam prepares for over 1 crore devotees on Makar Sankranti during the ongoing Magh Mela.
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