What is special about Gangasagar?

Gangasagar or Sagar Island, a tract of land cut from the mainland, creates an unparallel religious ambience with vast swathes of silver sands, clear sky, deep blue ocean and the iconic Kapil Muni Ashram. These are the shores where the holy Ganges meets the ocean after a journey of thousands of kilometres.

Why is it called Gangasagar?

The Ganges was also given the name Bhagirathi, after Raja Bhagirath and the sea got its name "Sagar," after Sagar Raja. And the island, Sagardwip. Keeping faith in this mythology, millions of pilgrims from across the globe visit the Gangasagar Mela during the freezing hours of Makar Sankranti in search of Moksha.

Which river meets in Gangasagar?

The island of Gangasagar is one of the most famous Hindu pilgrimage centers in India. Every year on Makar Sankranti (mid-January)(14 January), pilgrims from all over India, gather at Gangasagar for a holy dip at the confluence of the river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal.

What is the best time to visit Gangasagar?

What is the best time to visit Ganga Sagar (Sagardwip)? Though the entire winter season between the months of October and March is ideal for a visit to Sagardwip, the month of January is the best time to experience this journey.

What is the temperature in Gangasagar Mandir?

The maximum temperature hovers around 25°C and the minimum temperature is between 18-20°C during the Gangasagar Mela.

Which God is in Gangasagar Temple?

holy sage kapil muni

Ganga Sagar is the place where Ganga meets with the ocean. This is a small temple dedicated to the holy sage kapil muni, sage bhagirath, and Maa Ganga.

How big is Sagar Island?

Sagar Island is a famous natural island located in the mouth of the Ganges River, the state of West Bengal, eastern India. Its area is exceeding 224,000 square kilometers and there are over 40 villages with the number of people close to 160,000.