Gangasagar — Clipahoy

Hindu Sadhus at Gangasagar camp

West Bengal·festival · river

Gangasagar Mela is the largest fair celebrated in West Bengal, India. Makar Sankranti is celebrated in the last day of the Bengali month of Poush. In Bengal, this day is one of the most auspicious days of the year.

Long queue at Gangasagar mela

West Bengal·festival · coastline

Gangasagar pilgrimage and fair is the second largest congregation of mankind after the holy Kumbha Mela.

Hindu saints smoking ganja, in Gangasagar

West Bengal·festival · river

Hindu saints smoking ganja at Gangasagar mela camp. Gangasagar Mela is the largest fair celebrated in West Bengal, India. Makar Sankranti is celebrated in the last day of the Bengali month of Poush.

Gangasagar mela at night

West Bengal·festival · river

People from different part of the world gathered at Gangasagar Mela to wash away their sins on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. Gangasagar Mela is the largest fair celebrated in West Bengal, India.