Which state is famous for the famous Ganga Sagar Mela?
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♦The **Ganga Sagar Mela** is held in **West Bengal**, on **Sagar Island (Ganga Sagar)**, where the **Ganga River meets the Bay of Bengal**. It is one of the largest religious gatherings in India, attracting millions of pilgrims who take a holy dip at this sacred confluence.
The mela occurs annually on **Makar Sankranti (January 14-15)**, with a larger celebration every **12 years**, similar to the Kumbh Mela.
The Ganga Sagar Mela is famously held in the state of West Bengal. It takes place annually on Sagar Island (Sagar Dweep) at the confluence of the Ganges River and the Bay of Bengal. The mela is a major pilgrimage event, especially around Makar Sankranti, attracting thousands of devotees who come to take a holy dip.