Vat Savitri puja is a Hindu festival where married women fast for their husbands' longevity on Amavasya of Jyeshtha month. Learn about the rituals, significance, and story behind Vat Savitri puja.
When thousands of kalpwasis leave the mela campus on Maghi Purnima (Feb 24) after leading a month-long austere life, they will carry with them lessons and experiences of their spiritual sojourn. Find out more about their memorable journey and the lessons they learned.
Prominent 'katha vachaks' camping at Magh Mela are raising socially relevant issues like environment conservation, women empowerment, girl education, sanitation & hygiene, self-employment, road safety, and career counselling with their unique storytelling skills.
Around 20 lakh devotees, mostly women, took holy dip in Sangam on Achala Saptami in Prayagraj. The festival is dedicated to Sun god and observing this fast helps in attaining prosperity.
Basant Panchami snan today - Focus on high density spots on Magh Mela campus. Elaborate security arrangements in place for the Basant Panchmi snan on Wednesday. Additional forces assigned duties at five static points for better crowd management.