Magh Mela 2026: A rare auspicious coincidence is happening after 75 years, the bath of Makar Sankranti will be the most special.

New Delhi: Magh Mela held every year in Prayagraj is not only the center of religious faith, but it is also considered a great festival of self-purification and spiritual progress. Magh Mela 2026 is going to be special this time in many ways. The biggest reason for this is a rare and extremely auspicious astrological coincidence occurring after 75 years, which will make this fair even more auspicious. This time is considered extremely fruitful for the devotees in terms of bathing in Ganga, charity and spiritual practice.

Magh Mela starts from Paush Purnima and ends on Mahashivratri. In the year 2026, Magh Mela will start from January 3. There is a religious belief that bathing in Ganga during this period not only destroys sins but also gives mental peace and spiritual strength to the person.

Special auspicious coincidence of Magh Mela 2026

This year the month of Magh is starting on Sunday, January 4, 2026. On this day, there will be Punarvasu Nakshatra, which is considered very auspicious and auspicious in the scriptures. The beginning of Magha month in Punarvasu Nakshatra is a rare coincidence in itself, which provides positive energy and auspicious results.

Along with this, another special yoga is being formed on the day of Makar Sankranti. The day the Sun will enter Capricorn, Saturn will have Anuradha Nakshatra. Due to this special relationship between Sun and Saturn, taking a bath on Makar Sankranti is considered exceptionally auspicious. It is believed that by taking bath on this day, one gets the benefit of both the glory of the Sun and the spiritual power of Saturn.

Major bathing dates of Magh Mela 2026

Paush Purnima: 3 January 2026

Makar Sankranti: 14 January 2026
(Sankranti bath is also valid on 15th January)

Mauni Amavasya: 18 January 2026

Basant Panchami: 23 January 2026

Magh Purnima: 1 February 2026

Mahashivratri: 15 February 2026

Will Sankranti Snan happen for two days?

In the year 2026, the Sun will enter Capricorn after 3 pm on January 14. For this reason, evening Sankranti bath on 14th January and morning Sankranti bath on 15th January will be valid. This is the reason why at different places the date of Sankranti bath is being said as 14th and 15th January.

Overall, Magh Mela 2026 is going to be a unique confluence of reverence, faith and rare auspicious yogas, which will prove to be a special spiritual occasion for the devotees.