AIR NewsIn Uttar Pradesh, lakhs of devotees take holy dip in the rivers on the occasion of Paush Purnima. With this auspicious bathing the annual religious event of Magh Mela, held on the banks of Sangam at Prayag raj also started.<br />''<br />''Lakhs of devotees along with saints flocked to the Ghats of holy river Ganges in cities like Allahabad, Varanasi, Mirzapur, Hapur and Kanpur. People takes holy dip at sangam, the confluence of River Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. At Prayag raj, the 43-day long Magh Mela which begins  with Paush Purnima snan will culminate with Mahashivratri snan on February 21, 2020.<br />''<br />''The important dates of bathing includes Makar Sankranti on January 15, Mauni Amavasya on January 24, Basant Panchami on January 30, Maghi Purnima on February 9 and Mahashivratri on February 21.<br />''<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Mela administration has made elaborate arrangements for the pilgrims including Kalpwasi who stay here at the bank's of Sangam for one month. Administration is expecting more than five crore devotees to visit the Magh Mela area this year. </span><br />