India . Gangasagar Mela by Apratim Saha Gangasagar Mela is the largest fair celebrated in West Bengal. 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. Thousands of pilgrims from different parts of the country gather at Gangasagar; the point where the holy river Ganges meets the sea; to take a dip and wash away all the earthly sins. Makar Sankranti falls on the day of the year when the sun-considered the king of all grahas (planets)-is in the rashi (zodiac sign) known as Makar (Capricorn). This is considered the most beneficial and important signs of the zodiac. The calculations for determining Makar Sankranti are done according to the solar calendar. Therefore; Makar Sankranti always falls on the 14th January according to the English calendar. It is usually the month of Magh of the Hindu calendar; the 'Tithi' or the position of the moon keeps shifting because of the difference in calculations. All under one flag Coming and going Devotee Devotee Drying the sari Go Dann. In Hindu spirituality Go Dann (Devote a Cow) is very sacred ceremony. Hindus believed that their soul can go to heaven by devoting a cow I’m not your mother Intense devotion Meditation Mother Marching for a holy bath Preparing for the show Puja Puja II Returning home Returning home Returning home Yound Sadhu Yagnyahuti. Ahuti is an oblation or offering. It can also refer to a sacrifice. However, when conducting with a Yagnya it is customary to have a havan or fire sacrifice. Returning home Pandit Nothing can stop me! All of our advertising is certified by Google and therefore may be viewed safely.