Magh Mela Sacred Bathing
Sangam Snan
Sunrise at Triveni Sangam
Prayagraj Maha Kumbh

Important Snan & Tithi Dates – Magh Mela 2026

The sacred Magh Mela 2026 at Prayagraj Triveni Sangam is spiritually centered around holy bathing (Snan) performed on auspicious lunar dates (Tithis). Bathing at the Sangam on these days is believed to cleanse sins, purify the soul, and bring spiritual upliftment.

Below are the most important Snan and Tithi dates of Magh Mela 2026, along with their religious significance and recommended practices.

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Paush Purnima – 03 January 2026

Magh Mela Begins | Kalpavas Starts

Paush Purnima Rituals Kalpavas Beginning Sangam Bathing

Paush Purnima marks the official beginning of Magh Mela and the start of Kalpavas, a sacred month-long spiritual vow.

Spiritual significance:

  • Entry into the holy Magh month
  • Beginning of disciplined spiritual living
  • Highly auspicious for charity, vows, and penance

What devotees do:

  • Early morning holy dip at Sangam
  • Resolve for Kalpavas
  • Donation of clothes, grains, and food
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Makar Sankranti – 14 January 2026

Uttarayan | One of the Biggest Snan Days

Makar Sankranti Celebrations Uttarayan Snan Sangam Gathering

Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn (Makara), beginning the auspicious Uttarayan phase.

Spiritual significance:

  • Entry of positive solar energy
  • Highly beneficial for health and prosperity
  • One of the largest crowd days of Magh Mela

Ritual importance:

  • Snan during Punya Kaal
  • Daan of til (sesame), jaggery, clothes
  • Ancestor prayers (Pitru tarpan)
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Mauni Amavasya – 18 January 2026

Most Sacred & Powerful Snan Day

Mauni Amavasya Snan Largest Gathering Silent Meditation

Mauni Amavasya is considered the most spiritually powerful bathing day of Magh Mela.

Why it is special:

  • "Mauni" means silence
  • Bathing with silence multiplies spiritual merit
  • Associated with deep meditation and inner purification

Devotional practices:

  • Silent holy dip before sunrise
  • Meditation and japa
  • Large-scale charity

⚠️ This is the highest-crowd day; pilgrims should follow official advisories.

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Vasant Panchami – 23 January 2026

Saraswati Puja & Knowledge Snan

Vasant Panchami Celebration Saraswati Puja Spring Festival

Vasant Panchami celebrates the arrival of spring and worship of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of wisdom and learning.

Spiritual importance:

  • Best day for students and scholars
  • Knowledge-oriented rituals
  • Auspicious for new beginnings

Key rituals:

  • Holy dip at Sangam
  • Saraswati Puja
  • Wearing yellow clothes
  • Initiation into education (Vidya Arambh)
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Maghi (Magha) Purnima – 01 February 2026

Completion of Kalpavas for Many Devotees

Maghi Purnima Full Moon Bathing Kalpavas Completion

Maghi Purnima is one of the most important full-moon bathing days of Magh Mela.

Religious meaning:

  • Considered extremely rewarding for Kalpvasis
  • Completion of many month-long vows
  • High merit for charity and feeding saints

Observed practices:

  • Sacred snan
  • Daan of food, blankets, utensils
  • Departure of some Kalpvasis
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Maha Shivratri – 15 February 2026

Final Snan | Magh Mela Concludes

Maha Shivratri Night Final Bathing Shiva Worship

Maha Shivratri marks the final bathing day and the conclusion of Magh Mela 2026.

Spiritual significance:

  • Dedicated to Lord Shiva
  • Night-long worship and meditation
  • Liberation-oriented rituals

What devotees do:

  • Final holy dip at Sangam
  • Rudrabhishek and Shiva Puja
  • Breaking of fast the next day
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Why Snan During Magh Mela Is So Important

According to scriptures:

  • One Magh snan = years of penance
  • Charity done after snan yields multiplied merit
  • Bathing at Sangam during Magh brings spiritual awakening

Magh Mela teaches discipline, simplicity, devotion, and self-realization.

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