PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 13 -- This year's Magh Mela is set to be special, with the administration initiating extensive preparations. While swings and the Meena Bazaar at Parade Ground will remain major attractions, the Sangam, Bade Hanuman Temple and Akshayavat across the embankment will continue to draw large numbers of devotees.

Jhunsi will host saints, seers and Kalpvasis, whereas Arail is being developed as a new hub for mela sightseeing and tourism, officials said.

Divisional commissioner Saumya Agrawal, who is also the chairperson of Prayagraj Mela Authority, inspected the mela area on Saturday and issued special instructions to focus on the development of Arail.

Traditionally, devotees gather mainly around Parade Ground, Sangam and Jhun...