#maghmeladates

The Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj will be held from January 2026 to February 2026. The important bathing days (Shahi Snan and Punya Snan) are decided according to planetary positions and moon calculations. On these days, lakhs of pilgrims gather at the Triveni Sangam to take part in holy bathing rituals.

Main Bathing Dates for Magh Mela 2026:

Paush Purnima – January 13, 2026 (Start of Kalpavas)

Mauni Amavasya – January 29, 2026 (Main Holy Bath Day)

Basant Panchami – February 3, 2026 (Festival of Knowledge and Good Luck)

Maghi Purnima – February 12, 2026 (Last Major Holy Bath Day)

The Magh Mela is one of the most important Hindu gatherings that happens every year at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, a confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Millions of devotees come from all parts of the country and abroad to take a holy dip and perform religious rituals during the festival.

In 2026 too, saints, devotees, and spiritual seekers will again assemble at the Magh Mela for prayer, penance, and purification. The event reflects the deep connect between faith, culture, and tradition that has existed over centuries.

Magh Mela 2026 will begin on 3 January 2026 and continue until 15 February 2026. It will run for approximately 44 days, starting on Paush Purnima and ending on Maghi Purnima. During this period, millions of devotees will visit ghats to engage in the holy rituals.