Prayagraj Divisional Commissioner Saumya Agarwal on Thursday reviewed the security and civic arrangements for Magh Mela 2026 and said that all preparations were running smoothly, ensuring a comfortable experience for devotees.
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The Magh Mela of Prayagraj (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.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday attended the inauguration ceremony of the Magh Mela being held at Ramlila Ground in Uttarkashi, highlighting the significance of this spiritual fair.
Informing on the security arrangements, SP Magh Mela Neeraj Pandey said that around 10,000 police personnel have been deployed and surveillance is ongoing to ensure "a safe snaam."
The second sacred bathing ritual (snan) of Magh Mela will be held on Makar Sankranti, on January 15 in Prayagraj. After the successful Paush Purnima snan, in which over 31 lakh devotees took a holy dip, the Mela administration has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Makar Sankranti S
According to the PRO, 6,000 police personnel have been deployed to ensure comprehensive security. The city has been divided into seven sectors, and aerial surveillance is said to be conducted using drones. The state police have also urged citizens to report any suspicious activity or impo
Mina informed that the administration is alert to every arrangement and a bridge for connecting Sagar Island to the mainland will also be built as per West Bengal government's announcement.
A severe cold wave continued to grip large parts of Uttar Pradesh and north India on Monday morning, with dense fog reducing visibility in several cities even as thousands of devotees braved the freezing conditions to take a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj during the ongoing Magh Mela
'Know Your Army Mela' in Jaipur continued to resonate with vibrant patriotic fervour and enthusiastic public participation, as it was attended by Diya Kumari, Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, as the Chief Guest. Her gracious and distinguished presence lent added prestige and cultural s