UP CM Yogi Begins Magh Mela Preparations with Ganga Puja

Prayagraj | Nov 22, 2025 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath began the preparations for the Magh Mela on Saturday morning with a traditional Ganga puja at the holy Sangam in Prayagraj. This ceremony marked the official start of planning for one of the country’s largest annual religious gatherings. Reaching the riverbank early in the day, the Chief Minister offered prayers to the Ganga and sought blessings for the peaceful and successful organisation of the month-long fair. The Magh Mela brings lakhs of devotees from across India, making the arrangements both spiritually significant and logistically challenging. After performing the puja, CM Yogi took darshan of Bade Hanuman Ji and prayed for the prosperity and well-being of the people of Uttar Pradesh. With the rituals completed, state officials have now accelerated preparations as they work on essential facilities. These include ensuring clean sanitation, safe accommodation, medical support, controlled traffic movement, and an overall smooth experience for the arriving pilgrims. The early start to the preparations reflects the government’s focus on maintaining safety, order, and comfort for the devotees expected to gather at the Sangam next month. UP CM Yogi Begins Magh Mela Preparations with Ganga Puja As Uttar Pradesh gears up for the upcoming Magh Mela, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath set the tone on Saturday morning by performing a Ganga puja at the sacred Sangam in Prayagraj. The ceremony marked the official beginning of preparations for the massive annual gathering that attracts lakhs of devotees from across the country. His visit not only carried spiritual significance but also symbolised the start of a month-long effort to ensure the event is organised smoothly and safely. During the puja, CM Yogi offered prayers for the successful conduct of the Mela and for the well-being of the people of the state. He later took darshan of Bade Hanuman Ji, continuing the tradition of seeking divine blessings before major religious events. The administration has now intensified its work on essential arrangements. Teams are focusing on sanitation, crowd management, accommodation facilities, medical support, and transportation flow, all of which play a crucial role in managing the massive footfall expected every year. With preparations officially underway, the atmosphere in Prayagraj has already begun to shift toward the spiritual energy that the Magh Mela is known for. Devotees and locals are now looking forward to a peaceful and well-managed event.