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Basant Panchami Magh Mela 2026 Bath: Today the festival of Basant Panchami is being celebrated across the country. Every year the holy festival of Basant Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magh month. This festival has been dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom and speech. Special worship of Mother Saraswati is done on this day. Hindu belief is that Mother Saraswati appeared on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magh month.
Every year in Magh Mela, a major bath is taken on the day of Basant Panchami. On this day, a large number of Kalpavasis, saints and devotees reach the banks of Sangam and Ganga to take a dip of faith. Today is the main bath of Basant Panchami in Magh Mela. On the day of Basant Panchami, Kalpavasi, saints and devotees start taking a dip of faith in Sangam and Ganga from 4 o’clock in the morning. A similar scene is visible even today. However, let us know what is the auspicious time for bathing today? Also know why bathing on Basant Panchami is considered special?
Basant Panchami 2026 bathing auspicious time (Basant Panchami 2026 Snan Subh Muhurat)
On Basant Panchami, bathing on the banks of Sangam and Ganga will start in Brahma Muhurta. Today Brahma Muhurta will start at 05.26 am. This auspicious time will last till 06:20 in the morning. Taking bath at this auspicious time in Magh Mela today will prove to be especially fruitful. The Moon is going to transit into Pisces at 8.33 am. Jupiter is in Gemini. In such a situation, Jagkesari Yoga will be formed.
According to astrologers, this time devotees are going to take a dip of faith in the rare combination of Gajakesari Yoga. Today Amritkal Muhurta is going to be from 9.31 am to 11.05 am. Taking bath in this auspicious time is also considered very special. Abhijeet Muhurta will be from 12:11 pm to 12:54 pm. Bathing can also be done in this auspicious time.
Why is bathing special on the day of Basant Panchami?
On the day of Basant Panchami, taking bath in the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati in Sangam city or bathing in Ganga gives the benefits of taking nectar bath. Along with this, one also receives the blessings of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, and knowledge, intelligence and wisdom increase. Taking bath in Sangam on this day destroys all sins. Good luck is achieved. Let us tell you that in Magh Mela, bathing has been done on Paush Purnima, Makar Sankranti and Mauni Amavasya.
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