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The Gangasagar is mentioned in the Mahabharata's Vana Parva, which provides proof of the existence of the pilgrimage site in 1500–2000 BC.According to the Mahabharata, the Pandavas traveled from the banks of the river Kaushik and reached the Gangesagarasangam, Confluence of Ganges and Sagara (Sea).
The Gangasagar pilgrimage and fair is the second largest congregation of mankind after the triennial ritual bathing of Kumbha Mela. [14] In 2007, about 300,000 pilgrims took the holy dip where the Hooghly meets the Bay of Bengal on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. Almost five-hundred thousand pilgrims thronged Gangasagar in 2008. [15]
The Gangasagar fair and pilgrimage is held annually on Sagar Island's southern tip, where the Ganges enters the Bay of Bengal. [6] This confluence is also called Gangasagar or Gangasagara. [ 7 ] Near the confluence is the Kapil Muni Temple. [ 7 ]
Gangasagar Mela is a significant religious fair held annually during Makar Sankranti at Sagardwip, an island in the Indian state of West Bengal, where the holy river Ganga (Ganges) meets the Bay of Bengal. This event draws millions of pilgrims from all over India and beyond, making it one of the largest human gatherings for a religious purpose ...
Gangasagar fair and pilgrimage; Snana Yatra; Bandna Parab বাঁদনা পরব; Bipattarini Brata; Jhulan Yatra; Bhadrotsav of Brahmo Samaj; Viswakarma Puja; Annakut Utsab; Karam Parab করম পরব; Kartik Puja; Itu Puja; Jitiya; Basanti Puja; Charak Puja; Rathayatra of Mahesh; Gajan; Good Friday; Basanta Utsav; Tusu Parab ...
A photo (c. 1909) by Ada Lee. It shows a Hindu pilgrim gathering at a Magha Mela at Ganga Sagar, West Bengal – where river Ganges meets the Bay of Bengal. Magh mela, also spelled Magha mela, is an annual festival with fairs held in the month of Magha (January/February) near river banks and sacred tanks near Hindu temples. [1]
Andhra Pradesh is the home of many sites of religious pilgrimage: Tirumala Tirupati, the abode of Lord Venkateswara, is recognized globally for its significance among Vaishnavites. This temple is also one among the 108 Dvya Desam dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Brahmotsavam (Brahma's Utsavam) is a nine day long festival held every year in the month ...
In 1875 Gauri Ma left with relatives and neighbours to go on pilgrimage to Gangasagar. On the third day of her stay, she disappeared into a crowd of pilgrims, disguising herself as a sadhvi to evade recognition. She began travelling by train and by foot to holy sites and monasteries throughout India.