Magh Mela 2026: Record Broken, 3.56 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip in Prayagraj

• Magh Mela 2026 on Basant Panchami saw a record 3.56 crore devotees take a holy dip in Prayagraj, surpassing previous records.
• Over 15 crore devotees have participated in the Magh Mela so far, with CM Yogi congratulating participants and praying to Mother Ganga.
• Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati did not bathe due to an ongoing dispute with Mela administration, drawing support from AAP MP Sanjay Singh.
• Internet and calling services crashed in the Magh Mela area, causing inconvenience to devotees trying to contact family.
• Extensive security measures include 400 CCTV cameras, 150 AI cameras, drone monitoring, and deployment of various security forces.

Why It Matters: Magh Mela 2026 set a new record with 3.56 crore Basant Panchami dips, despite a Shankaracharya's protest and network issues.