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'Magh Mela' gets attraction from foreign tourists in Prayagraj

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'Magh Mela' gets attraction from foreign tourists in Prayagraj

'Magh Mela' gets attraction from foreign tourists in Prayagraj

A large number of foreign tourists are getting attracted towards Magh Mela.

Magh Mela is an annual festival that is held in the month of 'Magha' according to the Hindu calendar, near river banks and Hindu temples.

Foreign tourists are also performing Kalpvas on the bank of Sangam Ghat in UP's Prayagraj.

Magh Mela kick-started on January 14 on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and it will end on Maha Shivratri.

During the entire month of Magh Mela, the pilgrims stay on the banks of Sangam in tents and take an early morning bath and participate in other religious duties.


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