India Post releases special philatelic cover commemorating Gangasagar Mela
The Statesman | 16 January 2026
The department of posts, West Bengal Circle, has issued a special philatelic cover commemorating the Gangasagar Mela-2026.
The Special Cover was released by Jitendra Gupta, Director General Postal Services, department of posts in a programme at Diamond Harbour on Makar Sankranti day.
The Gangasagar Mela, held annually at the confluence of the River Ganga and the Bay of Bengal, is one of India’s most significant spiritual gatherings, reaching its peak this year on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. To honour this cultural heritage and the millions of devotees participating in the 2026 pilgrimage, the department is launching this unique collector’s item featuring a special cancellation.