Magh Mela 2026: 9.5 Lakh Devotees Bathe on Ekadashi, 1 Crore Expected on Makar Sankranti

• On Ekadashi, 9.5 lakh devotees took a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj for Magh Mela 2026.
• Authorities anticipate over 1 crore pilgrims for the Makar Sankranti bath on January 15.
• Extensive arrangements include 12,100 feet of bathing ghats, 42 temporary parking areas, and bike taxis for convenience.
• Water quality and sanitation are prioritized with 8,000 cusecs of water released daily and 3,300 sanitation workers deployed.
• Multi-layered security features 400 CCTV cameras, 17 police stations, and paramilitary forces for pilgrim safety.

Why It Matters: Magh Mela 2026 sees massive turnout on Ekadashi, with even larger crowds expected for Makar Sankranti.