PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 3 -- : Uttar Pradesh will turn more than 3,800 state transport buses into moving billboards to promote Magh Mela 2026, the state's largest annual religious event. According to UPSRTC regional manager Ravindra Kumar, buses from 115 depots across 20 regional zones including Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Ghaziabad, Varanasi and Moradabad are being fitted with posters and theme-based wraps. Some buses will have full vinyl body wraps to showcase the spirit of the Mela.

The 44-day Magh Mela will be held from January 3 to February 15, 2026. Special bus services will operate from January 1 to February 17 to handle the large number of visitors. Officials expect 12-15 crore pilgrims, with a daily crowd of 20-25 lakh. The fair will spread a...