Why risk lives and organise 'melas' amid surge in COVID cases?

Gangasagar Mela and Magh Mela are two huge congregations of India. These religious gatherings happen annually and are attended by thousands of devotees. Amid surge in Coronavirus cases also, the melas are on schedule. Devotees are reaching Prayagraj and West Bengal to be a part of the event. But doesn't this mean that Indians are inviting troubles for themselves? Wouldn't the fairs lead to a rapid spike in number of COVID cases? Take a look