Ranthambore's Trinetra Ganesh Fair Launches, Expecting Up to 8 Lakh Pilgrims

The Trinetra Ganesh mela, a three‑day religious gathering, commenced today in the Ranthambore region of Rajasthan. Devotees are expected to converge on the site to offer prayers to the deity over the course of the event.
Organisers project a footfall of between five and eight lakh worshippers, making it one of the largest pilgrimages in the state this season. The massive turnout underscores the fair's cultural and spiritual significance for the region.
In anticipation of the crowds, the state administration has deployed extensive security personnel, set up traffic diversion plans, and established temporary medical camps to handle emergencies. Police and disaster‑response teams are on standby to ensure orderly movement and safety of visitors.
Local officials have also coordinated with transport agencies to facilitate smooth arrival and departure of pilgrims, while volunteers are assisting with crowd management and sanitation facilities throughout the venue.