Gangasagar Festival 2026: Record 2 Million Pilgrims Take Holy Dip, Maghi Purnima Sees Surge

• The Gangasagar Festival 2026 concluded with a record 2 million pilgrims taking a holy bath.
• Srimanta Kumar Mali, Chairman of GBDA, noted a significant increase in pilgrims for the Magh Mela, extending from the end of Gangasagar Mela until Maghi Purnima.
• The absence of Kumbh Mela this year contributed to the surge in pilgrims at Gangasagar for Maghi Purnima.
• Sagar beach was crowded, requiring vessels and barges to operate almost all night to transport pilgrims across the Muriganga River from LCT Ghat.
• Pilgrims experienced no issues with travel, accommodation, or food, with various organizations providing arrangements.

Why It Matters: Gangasagar Festival 2026 witnessed a record 2 million pilgrims, with Maghi Purnima seeing a significant surge.