Magh Snan is the holy bathing ritual at Sangam in Prayagraj in the Magh month as per traditional calendar followed in North India . Magh Snan 2025 begins on January 13 and ends on February 26, 2025. Sangam at Prayag or Allahabad is the point where the three holy rivers – Ganga , Yamuna and Saraswati meets. Taking a holy dip at the confluence of these three rivers is believed to help in attaining Moksha. Please note Magh Snan in 2025 is observed as the  Maha Kumbh Mela The important bathing dates during Magh Snan: January 13 (Paush Purnima) January 14 (Makar Sankranti) January 29 (Mauni Amavasya) February 3 (Basant Panchami) February 12 (Maghi Poornima) and February 26 (Maha Shivratri) The popular belief is that taking bath during the auspicious period when Sun or Surya enters Makar Rashi or Capricorn Zodiac will help in attaining moksha. The northern transition of sun is believed to be highly meritorious and helps in attaining moksha. Magh Snan begins on Paush Purni

Jitamitra Teertharu is teacher and scholar from the medieval period associated with the Madhwa community. Jitamitra Teertharu Aradhana 2024 date is December 30. Annually Sri Jitamitra Teerthara Aradhane is held on the Margashirsha Amavasya day. This is the day when the great saint disappeared from the earth. Jitamitra Teertharu was born as Anantappa. Through strong devotion and knowledge he was able to get the blessings of the Lord Vishnu. Legend has it that a Shaligram stone opened its mouth and took food from Anandappa. Sri Vibhudendra Theertharu who witnessed this miracle gave Sanyasa Ashrama to Anantappa and named him as Jitamitra Tirtha. There are numerous miracles associated with Jitamitra Teertharu – once Jitamitra Tirtha was imparting lessons to his students on the banks of Krishna River . Suddenly there was a flash flood and all the students ran away. After seven days when the students returned to the spot they found Jitamitra Tirtha still in a meditation