More than one crore pilgrims visit Gangasagar on Makar Sankranti, lakhs take holy bath

Pilgrims are being transported to Sagar Island through 36 ships, 100 launches and six barges operating at 22 ferries. “This year the crowd exceeded one crore, with lakhs of devotees taking a dip in the holy water. Besides, these pilgrims also offered prayers at the Kapil Muni temple,” state power and sports minister Arup Biswas … Read more