Gangasagar Mela 2026: The opportunity to uphold the Sanatan Dharma
Dear Beloved Devotee and Well-Wisher,
Hare Krishna! May Lord Śrī Krishna and Mother Ganga shower Their blessings upon you. Wishing you and your family a blissful, auspicious, and prosperous New Year 2026.
At the sacred confluence of the Bay of Bengal and Mother Ganga rests Gangasagar Dham—celebrated in the scriptures as a holy tirtha capable of washing away the accumulated sins of innumerable lifetimes.
On the auspicious day of Makar Sankranti, millions of sadhus and tirtha-yatris travel long distances—many walking for days, some sleeping under the open sky, others elderly, fragile, hungry, or exhausted. Yet each comes with one deep aspiration: purification of the heart and the hope of receiving the Lord’s mercy.
Scriptures narrate how King Bhagirath brought Mother Ganga to earth to liberate his forefathers, and how Lord Kapila Muni’s tapasya sanctified this holy place. Bathing at Gangasagar on Makar Sankranti is said to grant peace, prosperity, auspiciousness, and liberation.
Across India, the festival appears as Poush Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri, Magh Bihu, Uttarayan, Khichdi, and Pedda Panduga—yet the essence remains universal: charity, compassion, purification, and devotion.
This year, ISKCON Gangasagar is again establishing a devotional seva camp on the banks of Mother Ganga to lovingly serve thousands of pilgrims through:
Thousands arrive weary—often elderly, sick, or barefoot—seeking nourishment, blessings, and spiritual refuge. Your support directly uplifts them with dignity and warmth.
Śāstra declares:
“Tīrtha-kurvanti tīrthāni sādhavaḥ”
—Saintly devotees sanctify the holy places.
Serving the Lord’s devotees is serving the Lord Himself. As Krishna assures (Bhagavad-gītā 9.26):
“Patraṁ puṣpaṁ phalaṁ toyaṁ… bhaktyā prayacchati”
Even a simple offering made with devotion is lovingly accepted.
How much more, then, will the Lord accept the seva of feeding and caring for His devotees in His own holy dhām?
To organize the Gangasagar Mela 2026 Seva Camp, we humbly require ₹50 lakhs, which will support:
Each prasādam plate costs ₹30 and includes rice, dal, subji, and pickle/halwa.
Meals are served from early morning until midnight, lovingly prepared by devotees and offered to the Lord.
More details: www.iskcongangasagar.com/gs-mela-2026.html
All annadāna donations qualify for Section 80G tax benefits in India.
To honor your generosity and inspire you to experience the puṇya of Gangasagar’s sacred bhūmi:
Beloved devotee, imagine:
When they receive warm prasādam, water, shelter, or even a gentle smile at Gangasagar—that relief becomes your seva.
The Lord sees it.
Mother Ganga witnesses it.
On behalf of ISKCON Gangasagar, we express our heartfelt gratitude for your trust and encouragement. With folded hands, we invite you to participate in this holy service that brings immense spiritual benefit.
Please support according to your capacity.
For assistance:
Shri Sundar Govind Das
📞 9735333511 / 9874437164
📧 sgd108@gmail.com
May Lord Kapila Muni and Mother Ganga bless you and your family with devotion, protection, prosperity, and spiritual happiness.
Your insignificant and ever-grateful sevak,
Shri Sundar Govind Das
Temple President, ISKCON Gangasagar
Visit our official donation page:
www.iskcongangasagar.com/gs-mela-2026.html
Please make your Cheque/DD payable to:
“ISKCON Gangasagar Fund”
Send by registered post or courier to:
To,
Shri Sundar Govind Das
ISKCON Gangasagar Centre
Hare Krishna Land, Road No. 5
Village, Post & P.S.: Gangasagar Coastal
South 24 Parganas District
West Bengal, India – 743373
Account Name: ISKCON Gangasagar Fund
Bank Name: State Bank of India
Account Type: Savings
Account No.: 36330963038
RTGS/IFSC Code: SBIN0008890
MICR Code: 700002583
Branch Address:
State Bank of India, Vill-Kalibazar,
PO Gangasagar, 24 Parganas (South),
West Bengal – 743373
You may donate through UPI using:
To confirm your UPI payment, please send a screenshot of your QR code or UPI transaction to 973-5333-511 and the relevant person on WhatsApp.
📞 For Assistance:
Your timely support will enable us to serve thousands of devotees and make this a truly transformative program. Let us work together to uphold Sanatana Dharma and share the blessings of Makar Sankranti.
May Mother Ganga and Lord Surya bless you and your family with prosperity, joy, and spiritual advancement.
