Gangasagar Mela

Subject – Art and Culture

Context – GangasagarMela could become a super spreader event

Concept –

The GangasagarMela is organised during Makar Sankranti every year.
On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, thousands of pilgrims, seers & tourists take a holy dip in the confluence of Ganga and Bay of Bengal, to mark this event.
They also offer prayers at the Kapil Muni Temple.
On the day of Makar Sankranti (January 14), when the sun makes a transition to Capricorn from Sagittarius, it is said that the bath becomes a holy source of salvation.
Gangasagar is the second largest congregation of pilgrims, devotees and enthusiasts across the country after the KumbhMela at Haridwar.