Who is the presiding deity of the Gangasagar pilgrimage?

The sage Kapil Muni, who is considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the founder of the Samkhya school of philosophy.

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UPSC Archival Analysis

The Gangasagar Mela is held in West Bengal at the confluence of the Ganges and the Bay of Bengal. It is celebrated every year during Makar Sankranti.

Exam Year

2021

Evidence Source

ID: ART_MIS_2021_83 Ref: Fairs and Festivals of India by S.P. Sharma