Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj is ongoing and will continue until February 15. Thousands of devotees took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam on Magh Purnima, with Kalpvas participants completing their rituals.
Last Opportunity for Holy Dip at Magh Mela on Maha Shivratri
Prayagraj: The Magh Mela 2026 is underway with great enthusiasm and devotion in Prayagraj. Thousands of devotees took a dip in the Ganges at the Triveni Sangam on Magh Purnima, marking the end of the Kalpavas (sacred ritual). However, the Magh Mela is not yet fully concluded. It began on January 3, 2026, and will continue for 44 days. The Magh Mela continues until Mahashivratri, with the last major bath taking place on February 15.
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The Magh Mela begins every year on Paush Purnima and continues until Mahashivratri. There are six major bathing festivals during this period:
Paush Purnima
Makar Sankranti
Mauni Amavasya
Basant Panchami
Magh Purnima
Mahashivratri
It is believed that these baths bestow merit equivalent to performing thousands of yagnas. They also destroy sins, remove planetary influences, and open the doors to salvation.
The most auspicious time to bathe on the banks of the Triveni Sangam on Mahashivratri is during the Brahma Muhurta (time between 4:00 AM and 5:30 AM). Bathing during this time leads to spiritual progress, peace, and immense merit.
The Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj is the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati rivers. It is considered a major pilgrimage site for attaining salvation in Hinduism. Every 12 years, the Kumbh Mela, the world's largest religious event, is held here. The Magh Mela is also held at this sacred site, attracting thousands of devotees from far and wide.
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Despite the end of the month of Magh, the Magh Mela continues. The final bath will take place on Mahashivratri. Devotees are advised to arrive at the Sangam on time for the final bath and attain merit by bathing during the Brahma Muhurta. Participating in this religious event provides both spiritual benefits and mental peace.
The Magh Mela 2026 is a golden opportunity for devotees to experience spiritual celebration and attain spiritual merit, and will continue until February 15, 2026.
