Magh & Kumbh Mela 2026

  • Sacred Magh Mela at Triveni Sangam
  • January – February 2026
  • Confluence of Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati
About Triveni Sangam

Sangam Snan Guide

Holy dip benefits, rituals and purification guide.

Sangam Snan Dates

Plan Your Pilgrimage

Travel, stay, helpline & safety details.

Prayagraj Tour Plan

Important Dates

Paush Purnima Snan

Paush Purnima Snan

3 January 2026

Paush Purnima marks the beginning of Magh Mela. A holy dip at Triveni Sangam on this day is considered highly auspicious.

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Makar Sankranti Snan

Makar Sankranti Snan

14–15 January 2026

One of the most sacred bathing days when the Sun enters Capricorn. Millions gather at Sangam for spiritual purification.

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Mauni Amavasya Snan

Mauni Amavasya Snan

18 January 2026

Considered the most powerful bathing day of Magh Mela. Observing silence and taking a dip brings immense spiritual merit.

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Basant Panchami Snan

Basant Panchami Snan

23 January 2026

Dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. This snan symbolizes knowledge, wisdom, and spiritual awakening.

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Magh Purnima Snan

Magh Purnima Snan

1 February 2026

The final full moon of Magh month. Bathing on this day completes the spiritual journey of Magh Mela.

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Mahashivratri Snan

Mahashivratri Snan

15 February 2026

The concluding snan of Magh Mela. Devotees take a holy dip and worship Lord Shiva at Sangam.

Final Snan Info

Officials & Important Helplines — Magh Mela 2026

Chief Minister (Event Oversight)

Shri Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister supervising Magh Mela preparations, emphasizing safety, cleanliness, and equal access for all devotees on major bathing days. No VIP protocol during main snan events to ensure smooth participation.

Divisional Commissioner

Soumya Agarwal

Commissioner overseeing mela preparations including sector expansion and traffic arrangements across the expanded 800 hectares of the Magh Mela site.

SP (Magh Mela) – Security Chief

Neeraj Pandey

Superintendent of Police leading security drills and crowd management planning to ensure safety and emergency readiness at the event.

Railway Helpline (24×7)

1800-4199-139

Special toll-free number by North Central Railway for devotees’ train schedule/info, platform & route help during Magh Mela 2026 (available throughout the mela period).

General Helplines

Multiple Services

• CM Helpline: 1076
• Women Power Line: 1090
• Child Helpline: 1098
• Police/Emergency: 112
• Ambulance: 108
• City Helpline (Prayagraj): 1920
(Official district government helplines valid during mela events)

UP-112 Rapid Response

Dial 112

UP-112 provides security, fire, and ambulance assistance for devotees inside the mela area, with enhanced AI surveillance and multi-language support.