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Festival Schedule period is from January 3 to February 15, 2026. Prayagraj city will celebrate and host the great Magh Mela  Prayagraj 2026, a festival for silence, faith and devotion for forty-four days. 

The most popular spiritual gatherings from across the world, Magh Mela in Prayagraj /Allahabad is the occasion that sees lakhs of spiritually inclined individuals coming from across the globe and the domestic pilgrims to be part of the event. Here in Prayagraj, we have Driven Sangam, which is the confluence of 3 holy rivers- Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. 

This great festival of Magh Mela 2026 is celebrated with religious ceremonies and festival on the schedule of Makar Sankranti and Pongal with spiritual spree and practices such as Dana (donation), Fasting and worship of deity Sun God and the zodiac appeasement. This period holds importance amongst the Sikh community as the date of martyrdom of 40 liberated ones. 

What is the Observance and Festivals during this period? in Varanasi Ayodhya and Prayagraj  

 

• • Pongal: South India Harvest Festival during the Magh period 

 

• • Makkar Sankranti: A Celebrated Festival marks a holy dip as during this period Sun enters into Capricorn Zodiac sign and the commencement of its northward journey (Ottawa Yana). 

Magh Mela: mass congregations on this religious festival in Prayagraj at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers (Driven Sang am). 

It is a tiny version of the Kumbh Mela, and many pilgrims and saints visit the site for spiritual bathing and sacred discourse. 

Basant Panchami: A festival scheduled to welcome spring and dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. People wear yellow cloths and cook yellow food for the God Prasad and eating mela’s 

 

• Mani Malaya: A Main Day i.e., a Day of Silence and spiritual Aura Cleaning. 

 

• Magh Purima: The full moon day of Mag his considered auspicious for holy bathing and prayers, and it is believed Deaths descend on earth for the custom sacraments. It marks the end of the month-long Prayers and is considered the most important day for holy bathing and charity, as it is believed that gods descend to Earth to perform these rituals. It marks the culmination of the month-long prayers and atonement.

 

•  Sikh observance: Amongst the Sikhs this is called as Mafia, and it falls on the first day of the Magh Month that is the date of Jan 13 or 14 is observing as the big day 40 martyrdom of the Chalk Mute (40 liberated ones) who died protecting Guru Go bind Singh. 

How to Reach Magh Mela 2026: Prayagraj from Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai?

The route from Delhi to Prayagraj distance is about 800 km- a long journey filled with energy and high spirit. 

 

• By Air: Daily many flights fly to the sector of Prayagraj & the Prayagraj Airport (Barnaul) lies just 12 km from the Sang am.

•  By train: many trains from across the domestic locations of India connect Prayagraj. Direct trains such as the Toronto, Prayagraj Express, and Shiv Ganga run daily. 

 

• By Road: The Area is well-connected with Delhi, Etawah, Lucknow etc., and we pass by the sugarcane fields, small local temples and fresh food. Dhaka's and tea shops –

 

What is Magh Mela Prayagraj 2026 Schedule and Snan Dates from January 3 to February 15, 2026? 

Prayagraj city will celebrate and host the great Magh Mela Prayagraj 2026, a festival for silence, faith and devotion for forty-four days. Dates on schedule have faith and auspicious importance attached to them. Schedule has its own importance of faith and Snan Parv (Auspicious Bathing schedule dates), as it is said. Rivers Sangam & Devi’s become live to wash away all the sins and bless the devotees. 

What are the auspicious bathing dates of Magh Mela 2026: 03 January 2026onwards in Varanasi (Ganga), Ayodhya ( Saryu) & Trievni Sangam Magh Mela in Prayagraj  

 – Pausha Purnima: The beginning of the Mela and the sacred stay of the Kalpavasis. 14 January 2026                 

 – Makar Sankranti: The first royal bath of the season, when the Sun changes its course. 18 January 2026   

 – Mauni Amavasya: The day of silence, when millions bathe together and speak only to God. 23 January 2026 

– Basant Panchami: The festival of beginnings and yellow fields. 1 February 2026                               

 – Maghi Purnima: The day when most pilgrims return home with peace in their hearts. 1 5 February 2026 

 – Mahashivratri: The final holy dip, the last prayer, the closing of the Mela. Our Scriptures say that the Sang am honor Lord Brahma, “The Creator,” for creating the universe. 

This popular religious festival of Sanatan Dharma is a Hindu festival, powered by the Prayers, in yarns, and holy practices and rituals. It venerates the universe’s inception. This has led to Prayagraj, a popular pilgrimage site, Birth Raj, i.e., king of pilgrimage locations. Spanning 44 days, called Kalpvas, this period emblematizes the accruing years of the four kalyug, Treata, Dwapar, and Satyugh. Kalpvasis, the devotee’s participants, indulge in these routine practices with the firm aim and belief that such assiduity can cleanse past sins and pave way for the human from the cycles of rebirth and karma. 

As inscribed in the Purana's and Mahabharata, the Magh Mela leads to the attainment of Spiritual Salvation and complete renunciation from the past sins and marks a way forward liberation. The festival calls for the attention to our positive path by participating in Makar Sankranti and Mauni Amavasya. We come across a plethora of culture, spirituality, and faith on the confluence of Driven Sangam. 

During the Festival of Magh Mela, we will see the Aghori’s and saint's cortège led by holy men, like the Saint Gurus and the Naga sadhus and saintly Gurus. These holy men together organize a beautiful bath sanctified with devotion, culture, and with chanting of hymns, to share the essence of peace and faith. 

Some of the important tips: 

Ensure to carry warm clothes — mornings by the river can be cold. 

Carry light baggage. 

Do not carry plastics near the water. 

Ensure Community Decency and travel with respect. 

Remember to follow local guidance and safety instructions. 

Always keep in mind — Magh Mela is something to be felt and cannot be accomplished so fast. 

Where there is NTP the Best Tour Operator of India, your Magh Mela journey, every step along the way is wrapped in faith, comfort, and safety. 
Your Magh Mela 2026 pilgrimage will be soulful, and unforgettable, and we NTP will act as your booking guide, Best Tour Operator to assist you 24 x 7.

FAQs – Magh Mela from Delhi With Ram Mandir and Kashi Tour Package 

 

• When will Magh Mela 2026 take place? 

Mela Magh will commence on 03 January 2026 and continue till 15 February, covering all the auspicious dates of 2026 

 

• What is the distance from PRAYAGRAJ TO Delhi for Magh Mela 2026? 

Around 750 kilometers by road. 

• How to commute Prayagraj from Delhi? 

By road, by train, flight, cab — all arranged by the government and local partnership

• What do the inclusions of the Magh Mela 2026 Tour Package from Delhi include? 

Travel, accommodation, local guides, and complete on-ground support to complete the tour. 

• What are the stay options, and where can we stay during the Mela? 

One has the option to stay in the camps and the hotels in vicinity 

• Weather Magh Mela is suitable for the elderly and senior citizen mothers? 

Yes, the Tatra arrangements and management have stayed arrangements for all. 

• How to commute to Prayagraj? 

Yes, the tour packages are customized and include transfers to and from the Ghats and airport, etc. 

• Can I customize my trip? 

Yes, for sure, guests can customize the plan. Every journey is planned as per your comfort and purpose. 

• How to plan the baggage for the Magh Mela?

 Medicines, Warm clothes, footwear, light and a peaceful heart. 

 

10.What all locations can we club with it? 
We can add Prayagraj with Gaya, Varanasi, Ayodhya  & Naimisharanya tour and much more.