Gangasagar Mela

Recently, the Gangasagar Mela, held at Sagar Island in West Bengal, attracted lakhs of devotees who took a dip in the confluence of the Ganges River and the Bay of Bengal on Makar Sankranti.

• Gangasagar Mela takes place annually at Sagar Island, where the Ganges River meets the Bay of Bengal.
• The mela involves taking a dip in the waters at sunrise, particularly on Makar Sankranti.
• The Kapil Muni Temple is a key pilgrimage site during the mela.

It is the second-largest human gathering after Kumbh Mela, attracting millions of devotees each year.