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Magh Mela 2025 dates at Sangam in Prayagraj - Importance of Magha Mela in Uttar Pradesh

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Magh Mela is an important annual Hindu ritual held on the banks of Sangam (Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati) in Prayagraj (old Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh. In 2025, Magh Mela begins on January 13 and ends on February 26, 2025. Magh Mela is also known as mini Kumbh Mela and is held in Magh month as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India. The main ritual involves taking a holy dip (bathing) at Sangam on auspicious dates. It must be noted here that Magh Mela is not confined to the Magh month and the important bathing dates are spread over a period of 45 days.

Please note Magh Mela in 2025 is observed as the Maha Kumbh Mela

Important Bathing Dates During Magh Mela 2025:

  • 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)

Why Is Magh Mela Held?

It is widely believed that taking a holy dip at the Sangam on the auspicious days during the period will wash away the sins and will lead to Moksha (merging with the Supreme Soul) – the ultimate aim of Hindus.

Prime reason for the holy dip is liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

How Big Is Magh Mela Festival?

Important bathing dates during Magh mela attract nearly a million Hindu devotees. A temporary tent city is erected on the banks of Ganga in Allahabad. Numerous religious organizations and ashrams erect separate camps for their followers.

A major highlight during the period is the Kalpavasis – pilgrims who live in these camps during the period of the Magh Mela.

It must be noted here that when Kumbh Mela and Ardh Kumbh Mela takes place at Prayag, Magh Mela is not held.

Where to Stay?

A large number of people arrive here annually and stay in makeshift houses or tents at the Sangam, spending the entire month of Magh in prayers.

The accommodation options are:
Government sponsored tents.
Temporary accommodation provided by ashrams and spiritual centers.
Hotels and lodges.