Magh Mela, the 44-day religious fair, began on January 3 and will conclude on February 15, with lakhs of devotees expected to take ritual dips at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. For centuries, the Magh Mela has served as a platform where ascetics display diverse and often extreme forms of penance and spiritual discipline, attracting pilgrims and seekers from across the country. Here are glimpses from the religious event (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2026-01-06 02:57 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
After emerging from the holy waters, a sadhu applies tilak, completing the morning ritual at Magh Mela
A woman seeks blessings from a 'Naga sadhu' of the Niranjani Akhara in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
A religious procession, 'Panchkoshi Parikrama' was joined by the President of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP), Mahant Ravindra Puri, and other seers
Through the chill of dawn, with fires lit against the winter cold, volunteers prepare free meals for scores of pilgrims gathered at the Sangam
