Ganga Sagar Mela

The Ganga Sagar Mela is a significant Hindu festival held annually at Sagar Island in West Bengal, India. It celebrates the convergence of the Ganges River's sacred waters with the Indian Ocean during Makar Sankranti in January. Thousands of devotees gather to take a ritual bath in the holy waters, believing it purifies the soul and grants spiritual merit. The event also features religious rituals, fairs, cultural programs, and community gatherings. It is one of the largest mラク feverishly reverent gatherings, symbolizing faith, purification, and the spiritual connection to the sacred Ganges.