Health & medical guidelines
Stay healthy during the Mela: water, food, heat, medicines and where to get medical help. In an emergency call 108.
- Drink only safe water
Drink bottled or filtered water from the drinking-water points. Do not drink river or tank water.
- Eat fresh, hot food
Eat at clean, licensed stalls and bhandaras. Avoid cut fruit, uncovered sweets and food that has been standing for hours.
- Protect yourself from heat
Wear a cap or cloth on your head and light cotton clothes, rest in the shade and sip ORS or water often.
- Carry your medicines
Bring enough of your regular medicines for the whole trip, with the prescription, in your hand bag.
- Elders and patients: avoid the peak hours
People with heart problems, diabetes, breathing trouble or pregnancy should avoid the busiest snan hours and rest often.
- Know where medical help is
Medical camps and first-aid posts are set up near every major ghat. In an emergency call 108 for an ambulance.
- Keep your hands clean
Wash your hands or use sanitiser before eating and after using toilets. Use the public toilets, not open ground.
- Change into dry clothes after the dip
Carry a towel and a set of dry clothes, and change soon after the bath to avoid chills, especially for children and elders.
Last updated 5 Nov 2026
