Prayagraj: After 75 years, due to the amazing planetary positions, this year’s Magh Mela is special. January 14, which is celebrated as Makar Sankranti since ancient times, is celebrated when the Sun leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn. It is considered the first major festival of the new year and is celebrated with different names in the country. It is known as Uttarayan in Gujarat, Pongal in South and Khichdi in Uttar Pradesh. The above things were told by Mahamandaleshwar Rahul Das Ji Maharaj of Digambar Akhara.

Maharaj entered the life of Sanyas at the age of 10 years. His first guru is Pujya Premdas Ji Maharaj of Bakharpur Bagpat, the birthplace of Luvkush. Rahul Das Ji Maharaj is currently the head of the world’s only temple located in Hyderabad, wherever Ram Ji with mustache is worshipped. Rahul Das Ji Maharaj was anointed and made Mahamandaleshwar in the Kumbh of 2016. Maharaj Ji is working for the upliftment of cows with the resolve of cow protection. This year, on Mauni Amavasya of Magh month, a huge feast is being organised for the devotees.