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Ganga Sagara Mela; Makara Sankranti

January 14

Ganga Sagara Mela; Makara Sankranti

Ganga Sagara Mela is a sacred festival at the confluence of the Ganga River and the Bay of Bengal. Devotees take a holy dip to purify the body and soul, reflecting India’s rich spiritual and cultural traditions.

Makara Sankranti marks the sun’s entry into Capricorn and the harvest season. Devotees perform rituals, offer prayers, and give charity. Observing these festivals brings spiritual merit, blessings, joy, and preserves devotional culture, while inspiring faith, devotion, and gratitude in all participants.

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  • 1850 Rossland Rd E, Whitby, ON L1N 3P2