With the Magh Mela season beginning, Uttar Pradesh Roadways has announced a major relief for pilgrims travelling to Prayagraj. Magh Mela 2026 is going to begin from January 3. The transport department has deployed additional buses on the Prayagraj-Ayodhya route to ensure smooth travel for devotees heading for ritual baths as well as for those planning to visit Ayodhya afterwards. According to Vimal Rajan, Regional Manager of the Ayodhya Transport Corporation, a total of 270 buses have been pressed into service between the two cities. Several of these buses will operate up to Gonda, which will further improve connectivity for those arriving in Prayagraj for the Magh Mela.