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Magh Mela 2026: Magh Purnima Bath – Date, Auspicious Timings, and Significance
When is the Magh Purnima Bath?
Magh Purnima 2026 falls on Sunday, 1st February 2026. On this day, the sacred bath is held at the confluence of rivers (Triveni Sangam) in Prayagraj during the Magh Mela. According to religious beliefs, taking a bath on this day is equivalent to bathing throughout the entire Magh month.
Religious Significance of Magh Purnima Bath
It is believed that on Magh Purnima, gods and goddesses descend to the earth and take a bath at the Triveni Sangam. The water of the Ganga is considered as pure as nectar on this day. Bathing on Magh Purnima is said to cleanse sins and bring spiritual purification.
Why is Magh Purnima Bath Special?
Legends say that Lord Vishnu resides in the Ganga waters on this day. Therefore, bathing in the Ganga is considered highly auspicious. The Magh Purnima bath pleases Lord Vishnu, and devotees gain spiritual merit and blessings.
Auspicious Timings
The main auspicious timings for bathing and performing rituals on Magh Purnima are as follows:
| Auspicious Time | Duration |
|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurat | 05:54 AM – 06:17 AM |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:12 PM – 12:57 PM |
| Main Auspicious Time | 08:31 AM – 12:35 PM |
Other Important Bath Dates During Magh Mela
Several other significant bathing dates in Magh Mela are considered highly sacred:
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Makar Sankranti – 14th January 2026
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Mauni Amavasya – 18th January 2026
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Basant Panchami – 23rd January 2026
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Magh Purnima – 1st February 2026
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Maha Shivaratri – 15th February 2026
Bathing on these dates is believed to bring immense spiritual benefits.
Bathing at the Sangam on Magh Purnima is considered highly auspicious and spiritually rewarding in Hinduism. It is equivalent to bathing throughout the Magh month and provides devotees with purification, blessings, and spiritual merit.
