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Magh Mela 2026 Bath: Magh Mela is organized on the banks of Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, where a large number of Kalpavasis and devotees from every corner of the country have arrived and are taking a dip of faith. The first bath of Magh Mela was done on Paush Purnima. Now the second bath will be taken on the holy festival of Makar Sankranti. Makar Sankranti is considered very special among all the Sankranti of the year. On Makar Sankranti, Sun God enters the zodiac sign of his son Shani Dev in Capricorn.
Uttarayan also happens. This is considered the time of Gods and auspicious period. The holy bath of Makar Sankranti is taken every year in Magh Mela. According to Hindu beliefs, taking a bath in the Ganga and Triveni Sangam on Makar Sankranti in the Magh Mela of Prayagraj gives the same virtue as performing thousands of yagyas. In such a situation, let us know when Makar Sankranti bath will be held this year? Also let us know what will be the auspicious time for bathing?
Second bath will take place on Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti this time is on 14th January. On the same day, the second holy bath will be taken in Magh Mela. Shattila Ekadashi fast is also observed on this day. It is being told that the coincidence of Makar Sankranti and Shattila Ekadashi is happening after 23 years. In such a situation, the importance of bathing in Magh Mela on Makar Sankranti is considered to be doubled. It is estimated that 1 crore people will take bath in Magh Mela on Makar Sankranti.
Makar Sankranti bathing time
On the day of Makar Sankranti, the auspicious time will start from 3:13 pm. This will last till 5.45 pm i.e. a total of 2 hours 32 minutes. On this day, Maha Punya Kaal will start from 3.13 pm. This will last till 4:58 pm i.e. a total of 1 hour 45 minutes. At this time, Makar Sankranti bath can be taken in Magh Mela.
Makar Sankranti Brahma Muhurat Snan
According to the scriptures, taking bath in Brahma Muhurta during Magh Mela gives many virtuous results. This time on the day of Makar Sankranti, Brahma Muhurta will start at 04:51 am. This auspicious time will last till 05.44 in the morning.
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