Gangasagar Mela to begin in West Bengal
The Gangasagar Mela will begin today in West Bengal. Millions of pilgrims visit the Gangasagar Mela during the Makar Sankranti festival
This year the Mela will continue till 17th of this month. The Shahi Snan will be held on 15th &16th January. All security arrangements have been made by the state police and NDRF -SDRF team will be on the guard. The Kapil Muni Mandir and adjoining 5 roads have been decorated. Vigilance from Babughat to Sagar have already been started. Coast Guard is also doing it’s part. There are mainly two entry points for pilgrims to enter the Gangasagar Mela namely Kakdwip lot no 8 and Namkhana Chemaguri sector.
However, the state government is concerned this year for the sea erosion at lane no 2. The erosion has already progresses upto 200 meters. Lakhs of pilgrims across India and West Bengal come to Gangasagar Mela every year. This year the number is expected to rise.
