Gangasagar Mela 2026: Millions Brave Cold for Holy Dip on Makar Sankranti

• Gangasagar Mela is bustling with millions of pilgrims for the auspicious Makar Sankranti dip.
• Despite bone-chilling cold, pilgrims, including ascetics and householders, flocked to Sagar beach.
• Chants of 'Ganga Mai Ki Jai' fill the air as devotees perform rituals like Ganga Aarti and Vaitarani crossing.
• Many pilgrims are capturing the sacred moments or live-streaming, while some are getting lost in the crowd.
• Long queues are forming at Kapil Muni Ashram after the holy bath, with district administration managing arrangements.

Why It Matters: Millions of devotees are taking a holy dip at Gangasagar Mela on Makar Sankranti despite the cold.