Gangasagar Mela: Interactive Insight Dashboard

Attendance History

The rising tide of devotion

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Hover over the chart to reveal the story of each year.

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Rituals of Faith

The Holy Dip (Snan)

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Pilgrims believe that a single dip in the holy waters of the Gangasagar during Makar Sankranti washes away the sins of a lifetime. It is usually performed at the break of dawn, braving the cold winter waters.

TIMING: 3:00 AM - 12:00 PM ✦ AUSPICIOUS ✦

🚆 The Journey to Sagar

Navigating millions through a multi-modal transport network. The chart represents the mode share of pilgrims arriving at the ferry points.

Trains (Local)

Life-line of Bengal. 120+ special trains run by Sealdah Division.

~60%

Buses (Road)

Connecting Kolkata to Harwood Point & Namkhana.

~30%

Vessels (Ferry)

The only way to cross the Muriganga River. 100+ active vessels.

100% Convergence

Surveillance

AI-backed crowd management grid.

1,000+ Cams

Safety & Infrastructure

🌿 Green Mela

A spiritual journey shouldn't cost the Earth. The "Green Mela" initiative strives for a Zero-Waste pilgrimage in the sensitive Sundarbans ecosystem.

♻️ 10,000+ Bio-toilets installed
🧹 3,000+ "Green Sathi" Volunteers
📱 e-Snan: Virtual Holy Dip App

Waste Management Efficiency

Tracking the battle against plastic and refuse.

Did you know?

The Gangasagar Mela is often called the "Kumbh of the East".

The Kumbh of the East