Prayagraj: A Sadhu (holy man) poses for a photo as he arrives to take a holy dip during the ongoing Magh Mela 2026 at the Triveni Sangam in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, Monday, January 12, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Prayagraj: A devotee takes a holy dip during the ongoing Magh Mela 2026 at the Triveni Sangam in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, Monday, January 12, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Prayagraj: A Sadhu (holy man) performs a ritual at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Magh Mela 2026 in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, January 11, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Prayagraj: A child devotee with his face painted in blue, depicting Lord Shiva, poses for a photo at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Magh Mela 2026 in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, January 11, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Prayagraj: Devotees take a holy dip during the ongoing Magh Mela 2026 at the Triveni Sangam in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, Sunday, January 11, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Prayagraj: Devotees walk along a pontoon bridge as they arrive to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, Sunday, January 11, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Prayagraj: Devotees perform rituals during the ongoing Magh Mela 2026 at the Triveni Sangam in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh. (Photo: IANS)