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Ganga Pujan Ushers in Magh Mela 2026
2 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Seers and officials performed Ganga Pujan on Sangam banks.
- Magh Mela 2026 begins January 3 with Paush Purnima snan.
- Over 20,000 pilgrims and 4,000 organizations expected.
In Prayagraj, the sacred Ganga Pujan ceremony was conducted by seers, saints, and officials of the Prayagraj Mela Authority on the banks of the Sangam. This annual tradition marks the commencement of preparations for the Magh Mela-2026, with prayers offered for the event's successful and safe conclusion.
Divisional Commissioner Saumya Agarwal and other key officials, alongside prominent religious leaders, participated in the rituals, which included Vedic chanting and a grand aarti. The ceremony underscores the spiritual significance of the Ganga River in the upcoming religious and spiritual fair.
With the Ganga Pujan complete, preparations for Magh Mela 2026 are underway. The mela will officially begin with the Paush Purnima snan on January 3, 2026. An estimated 20,000 pilgrims are expected to participate, alongside around 4,000 social, religious, and spiritual organizations.
