Prayagraj, Jan. 5 -- The Panchkosi Parikrama, an enduring symbol of Prayag's timeless traditions, faith, and cultural consciousness, commenced at the Magh Mela today.

The five-day pilgrimage began with Ganga Puja at the Sangam, led by the Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad and Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara. The yatra will conclude with a Bhandara for saints and ascetics on the final day.

The Magh Mela administration has been entrusted with managing traffic arrangements during the pilgrimage. Following the Ganga Puja, the procession of saints visited the sacred Akshayavat and the Adi Shankar Vimana Mandapam temple, marking the completion of the first day's rituals.

The Panchkosi Parikrama is an ancient and revered religious tradition of Pray...