Like every year, the ocean of pilgrims jostled for space at the annual Gangasagar Fair since early in the morning despite a biting cold. | PTIAbout 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. | PTISagar Island Devotees taking holy dip at Gangasagar Sagar Island on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti' on Sunday. | PTIIn a first of its kind, the officials are equipped with satellite phones to ensure uninterrupted connectivity during the Mela. | PTI
