The Magh Mela of Prayag (Uttar Pradesh), which takes place at the divine Triveni Sangam, the place of confluence of the sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the legendary Saraswati, is one of the largest pilgrimages in India.
The railway administration has initiated major preparations to manage the passenger influx during the New Year celebrations and the upcoming Magh Mela. With nearly 5 lakh people visiting daily for Kashi Vishwanath Darshan, authorities have made arrangements for transport and security meas
According to Prayagraj Divisional Commissioner Saumya Agarwal, the upcoming Magh Mela is expected to be larger in scale than previous years, with an estimated footfall of around 15 crore people.
Prayagraj Divisional Commissioner Soumya Agarwal on Saturday shared details on the preparations for Magh Mela 2026, saying that the settlements have been made on 800 hectares of land. The preparations are being done on the lines of Kumbh Mela.
In view of the extensive preparations for the Magh Mela, senior officials of the Railways and the District Administration conducted a joint inspection of key railway stations in the city, including Prayagraj Junction, Prayag, Prayagraj Rambagh, and Jhunsi, on Thursday.
Land allotment for the upcoming Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has been officially approved, with Mela Adhikari Rishiraj confirming that the necessary permit has been issued. Speaking about the ongoing preparation for the Magh Mela to ANI, Rishiraj said, "We have issued the l
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in a press conference on Saturday, announced that approximately 12 to 15 crore people are expected to take a bath at the Sangam in Prayagraj during the upcoming Magh Mela over the next 1.5 months.
The trailer reflects Uttar Pradesh's path and pace of progress propelled by cultural heritage. The trailer features two sadhus with the Kalash symbol, emblematic of the upcoming Magh Mela in Prayagraj and the Mahakumbh to be held in 2025.
Devotees took a holy dip in the sacred waters of Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on the occasion of Paush Purnima, the second major bathing day of Magh Mela.