Gangasagar, the largest and the oldest living tradition in Bengal, has been mentioned in Indian epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata, putting its existence as early as 400 BCE. Legends suggest that the first Kapil Muni's temple was constructed by Queen Satyabhama in 430 AD, and the present idol was established by Swami Ramanand in 1437, marking the beginning of a pilgrimage that remains timeless till today.
MYTHOLOGICAL
SIGNIFICANCE
The story of Gangasagar is that of moksha. The liberation from the circle of life and death It narrates the tale of how Bhagirath freed the souls of 60,000 sons from the eternal flames of hell after performing their last rites with water from the holy Ganges.
SOCIAL
SIGNIFICANCE
Gangasagar is not just a pilgrimage; it is an intricate intermingling of emotion and faith. It is the season of harvest in many parts of India, while in other parts it is the season of new beginnings. People from different strata of society come together to thank the sun god for the good harvest.
ASTROLOGICAL
SIGNIFICANCE
The Gangasagar Mela is celebrated during the auspicious period of Makar Sankranti. Sankranti refers to a period when the sun transits from one rashi into another. It is believed that astrologically, the sun enters the Makar Rashi (house of Saturn), underscoring the importance of relationships.
E-snan is a one-of-a-kind effort by the South 24 Parganas administration to help the mela to reach a global scale, overcoming the challenge posed by the pandemic. This innovative initiative was piloted in 2020, also the birth year of Covid 19, which had adjourned the world for quite a time. Though the universe was trying to fight against the odds persistently, E-snan never witnessed a setback. This vision gives devotees who couldn’t visit Gangasagar, the real taste of the mela at their doorsteps. Now, book online and witness the pleasure of the spiritual journey from the comfort of your home with the sacred pack containing Ganga Jaal, Mitti, Prasad, and a booklet.
Dive into the feeling of devotion with E-puja
E- puja is a personalized way of attaining benediction from the Vedic ashram of Kapil Muni to the doorstep. Visit the E-Puja page on the official website and book a puja with their name and Gotro and pay a minimal cost. The name-tagged E-Puja pack entailing prasad and Ashirwadi flower will be sent as a beneficence to Kapil Muni.
Feel the spirituality coursing through your veins. Dive into waves of faith. Come, visit this scenic paradise, marvel at the teachings of Sanatan Dharma, and discover the land of Moksha.
PUNYA SNAN
Dive into the waves of faith, breathe into the belief, walk on the shores of serenity, and join the journey of moksha to shed all sorrow and grief.
PUJA AT KAPIL MUNI TEMPLE
In the pursuit of moksha, join the journey of the divine, dip into the holy waters and pray at the sacred shrine.
VAITARANI PAAR
Cross the mysterious river, that inspires misery. Close your eyes and hold Guru’s hands, unlearn the fear of destiny.
PUNYA SNAN
Dive into the waves of faith, breathe into the belief, walk on the shores of serenity, and join the journey of moksha to shed all sorrow and grief.
PUJA AT KAPIL MUNI TEMPLE
In the pursuit of moksha, join the journey of the divine, dip into the holy waters and pray at the sacred shrine.
VAITARANI PAAR
Cross the mysterious river, that inspires misery. Close your eyes and hold Guru’s hands, unlearn the fear of destiny.
SAB TIRTH BARBAR GANGASAGAR EKBAR
If you have heard this line, chances are that you have felt the pulse of a pilgrimage that is a metaphor for life itself. A pilgrimage that interweaves the never-ending loop of uncertainty, faith, danger, and redemption Since its inception, millions have embarked on this perilous pilgrimage, risking their lives with the belief that a dip at this holy confluence will wash away the sins of a lifetime. Hence the genesis of Khanar Vachan (the Gospel of the Soothsayer), "Sab Tirtha Barbar Gangasagar Ekbar."
