Over half a million pilgrims on Sunday took a holy dip in the Ganga at the spot where it flows out into the Bay of Bengal, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.
Over half a million pilgrims on Sunday took a holy dip in the Ganga at the spot where it flows out into the Bay of Bengal, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. | PTI
Like every year, the ocean of pilgrims jostled for space at the annual Gangasagar Fair since early in the morning despite a biting cold. | PTI
About 150 km from Kolkata in South 24 Parganas district, the Gangasagar island is considered auspicious by Hindus who gather on Makar Sankranti for a holy dip and to offer coconuts at the Kapil Muni temple. | PTI
Sagar Island Devotees taking holy dip at Gangasagar Sagar Island on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti' on Sunday. | PTI
In a first of its kind, the officials are equipped with satellite phones to ensure uninterrupted connectivity during the Mela. | PTI
