January 14, 2026 11:56 AM
Makar Sankranti: Devotees gather in Prayagraj, Haridwar, Gangasagar for holy dip
On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, a massive influx of devotees was witnessed at major pilgrimage centres across the country, including Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, Haridwar in Uttarakhand, and Gangasagar in West Bengal, as people gathered to take the sacred ritual bath despite biting cold conditions. In Prayagraj, devotees began arriving at the Sangam from the early hours of Wednesday morning. Large crowds cutting across age groups were seen taking the holy dip at the confluence of ...