Prayagraj: Kinnar Akhara Mahamandaleshwar Kalyani Nand Giri Maharaj takes a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Paush Purnima, marking the first day of the Magh Mela, in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, Saturday, January 03, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Prayagraj: Kinnar Akhara Mahamandaleshwar Kalyani Nand Giri Maharaj takes a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Paush Purnima, marking the first day of the Magh Mela, in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, Saturday, January 03, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Prayagraj: Devotees take a holy dip at the Sangam on the occasion of Paush Purnima, marking the commencement of the Magh Mela, in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, Saturday, January 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS/X/@SwachhKumbh)

Prayagraj: Devotees take a holy dip at the Sangam on the occasion of Paush Purnima, marking the commencement of the Magh Mela, in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, Saturday, January 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS/X/@SwachhKumbh)

Prayagraj: Devotees arrive at the Sangam to take a holy dip at the Sangam on the occasion of Paush Purnima, marking the commencement of the Magh Mela, in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, Saturday, January 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS/X/@myogiadityanath)

Prayagraj: A devotee offers holy water before taking a holy dip at the Sangam on the occasion of Paush Purnima, marking the commencement of the Magh Mela, in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, Saturday, January 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS/X/@myogiadityanath)

Prayagraj: A Sadhu (holy man) fills his 'Kamandalu' (traditional oblong water pot) with holy water as he takes a holy dip at the Sangam on the occasion of Paush Purnima, marking the commencement of the Magh Mela, in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, Saturday, January 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS/X/@myogiadityanath)

Prayagraj: Devotees take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Paush Purnima, marking the first day of the Magh Mela, in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, Saturday, January 03, 2026. (Photo: IANS)