Which among the following statement is are correct about Gangasagar Mela 1 The Gangasagar ...........

West Bengal Geography and Environment

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Which among the following statement is/are correct about Gangasagar Mela:

1. The Gangasagar Mela is organised during Makar Sankranti every year.

2. Thousands of pilgrims offer prayers at the Kapil Muni Temple.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

The Gangasagar Mela started on January 10, 2022 in the which occurs at West Bengal’s Gangasagar Island. It will continue till January 16, 2022.The Gangasagar Mela is organised during Makar Sankranti every year.

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, thousands of pilgrims, seers & tourists take a holy dip in the confluence of Ganga and Bay of Bengal, to mark this event. They also offer prayers at the Kapil Muni Temple.