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Magh Mela 2026 Snan Dates: Magh Mela, the biggest confluence of faith in Sangam city Prayagraj, is known for its grandeur. Even in the year 2026, lakhs of devotees will gather to take a dip in the holy waters of Triveni Sangam. The first holy bath of Magh Mela takes place on the day of Paush Purnima. If you also want to take a dip in virtue on this auspicious occasion, then this news is for you. In this article, know when is the first bath of Magh Mela in the year 2026, what is the exact date of Mauni Amavasya and what is the religious significance of these bathing festivals.
When is Magh Mela 2026 starting? (Magh Mela 2026 Start Date)
In the year 2026, Magh Mela will start on January 3 with the first bath of Paush Purnima. From this day, devotees and Kalpavasi start their one month rigorous fast and meditation (Kalpvas) on the banks of Sangam.
Magh Mela 2026: Major bathing dates
- 3 January 2026 Paush Purnima
- 15 January 2026 Makar Sankranti
- 18 January 2026 Mauni Amavasya
- 23 January 2026 Basant Panchami
- 1 February 2026 Maghi Purnima
- 15 February 2026 Mahashivratri
Mauni Amavasya 2026: Why is it most special?
Mauni Amavasya has special significance in Magh Mela. It is called Amavasya of Amavasyas. According to beliefs, on this day the water of Sangam becomes like nectar. Devotees observe a fast of silence and take bath on this day, which brings spiritual peace and freedom from sins. It is believed that by doing charity on the day of Mauni Amavasya, one gets eternal results.
Religious significance of Magh Snan
The month of Magh is considered very sacred in Hindu religion. According to the scriptures, during the Magh Mela, all the gods and goddesses reside on the Sangam banks of Prayagraj. Bathing in the Sangam destroys the sins of many births. Living a restrained life for a month during Magh Mela (Kalpvas) opens the way to attain salvation. Taking bath on Makar Sankranti and Mauni Amavasya eliminates many defects of the horoscope.
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