• 

  Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Shankaracharya or Kalanemi, Akhilesh Yadav in trouble?

  Kurukshetra | February 04, 2026 15:35 IST

  There is intense political turmoil in Uttar Pradesh. Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda has been sitting on a protest at the Sangam riverbank since Mauni Amavasya. A dispute erupted over bathing during the Magh Mela on Mauni Amavasya.

• 

  Massive rush at Magh Mela as Prayagraj gears up for 1 crore pilgrims on Makar Sankranti snan | VIDEO

  Uttar Pradesh | January 14, 2026 7:42 IST

  Prayagraj is witnessing heavy crowds at the Sangam ahead of the Makar Sankranti snan, with more than one crore devotees expected. The administration has undertaken massive preparations, from enhanced sanitation and water management to multi-layered security and AI-based surveillance.

• 

  Fire breaks out at Prayagraj Magh Mela, several fire tenders rushed | VIDEO

  Uttar Pradesh | January 13, 2026 19:37 IST

  Several fire tenders were rushed to the spot after a massive fire broke out at the Prayagraj Magh Mela, being held at the Triveni Sangam.

• 

  Magh Mela 2026 second snan on Makar Sankranti: Date, rituals and significance

  January 13, 2026 13:15 IST

  The second snan of Magh Mela 2026 falls on Makar Sankranti, January 14. Here’s why this snan is considered the most important and how it is observed.

• 

  Magh Mela 2026: Prayagraj Police chief warns officials, says 'If there's traffic congestion...'

  Uttar Pradesh | January 05, 2026 14:26 IST

  The Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj has begun with massive crowds arriving for holy dips. The Police Commissioner has issued strict instructions to officers, warning that any traffic jams will be attributed to local inspectors.

• 

  Magh Mela 2026: 6 auspicious bathing dates, ending with final snan on Mahashivratri

  January 03, 2026 16:16 IST

  Magh Mela 2026 began on January 3 in Prayagraj and will conclude with the final holy bath on Mahashivratri. We look at the six most auspicious bathing dates during the mela, the best time for snan, and the spiritual importance of bathing at the Triveni Sangam.

• 

  Big relief for Magh Mela devotees as UP rolls out over 250 buses to Ayodhya and Prayagraj

  Uttar Pradesh | January 01, 2026 19:26 IST

  UP Roadways has introduced 270 additional buses between Prayagraj and Ayodhya for pilgrims attending the Magh Mela. Extra services on both sides will ensure smoother travel despite fog conditions. Private buses and trains remain alternatives, although fog may affect schedules.

• 

  Magh Mela 2026 FAQs: Significance of holy bath, key dates and Kalpvas explained

  December 30, 2025 16:24 IST

  Magh Mela 2026 will be held in Prayagraj from January 3 to February 15. Here’s a complete guide to key bathing dates, Kalpvas and its spiritual significance.

• 

  Magh Mela 2026 rituals: From holy bath to Kalpvas, what devotees should do

  Lifestyle | December 23, 2025 16:36 IST

  Magh Mela 2026 begins on January 3 in Prayagraj. Along with the holy dip, devotees observe Kalpvas, attend spiritual discourses, practice yoga and meditation, and perform charity.

• 

  Magh Mela 2026 at Prayagraj: Dates, history, rituals and religious significance

  December 22, 2025 9:39 IST

  Magh Mela 2026 will be held at Prayagraj from January 3 to February 15. Here’s why this annual fair holds deep spiritual meaning for millions of devotees.

• 

  Magh Mela 2026 at Prayagraj: Key snan dates and travel guide

  Lifestyle | November 23, 2025 14:34 IST

  Magh Mela 2026 returns to Prayagraj with its quiet mornings, sacred dips and the calm energy of Sangam. From key snan dates to simple travel tips, here’s a warm guide to help you plan your visit to India’s beloved winter pilgrimage.

Advertisement
• 

  Magh Purnima 2025: Know auspicious time for bathing, significance, method of worship and donation

  Lifestyle | February 12, 2025 11:20 IST

  Magh Purnima, a sacred day in the Hindu calendar, holds great significance for spiritual growth and purification. On this auspicious day, devotees observe sacred rituals, including bathing, worship, and charitable donations.

• 

  Amid rising Covid fears, UP govt says only fully vaccinated devotees to be allowed at Magh Mela '22

  India | November 28, 2021 17:17 IST

  RT-PCR and rapid antigen test would be conducted in all the sectors of the Magh Mela on a random basis. The Mela Authority was also told to limit the expansion of the Mela area by taking all possible precautions given that the pandemic is not over yet.  

• 

  'Magh Mela' gets attraction from foreign tourists in Prayagraj

  News | February 10, 2021 16:40 IST

  A large number of foreign tourists are getting attracted towards Magh Mela. Magh Mela is an annual festival that is held in the month of 'Magha' according to the Hindu calendar, near river banks and Hindu temples. Foreign tourists are also performing Kalpvas on the bank of Sangam Ghat in UP's Prayagraj.

• 

  Uttar Pradesh: 11 more devotees test positive in Magh Mela

  India | February 01, 2021 9:28 IST

  Eleven more devotees staying in two separate camps in the ongoing Magh Mela, have tested positive for Covid-19.

• 

  Covid -ve report mandatory for devotees visiting Magh Mela, Sant Samagam

  India | December 31, 2020 10:34 IST

  It is mandatory for devotees coming to the Magh Mela, Prayagraj and Sant Samagam, Mathura, and other fairs to bring negative test report conducted within 5 days stated an order released by the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday. 

• 

  Kalpwasis visiting Magh Mela to undergo COVID-19 test: UP govt

  India | December 29, 2020 7:47 IST

  The "kalpwasis" are regarded as the most faithful pilgrims, who vow to live an austere and minimalist life on the banks of the Ganga for a month, Ashutosh Varshney, the convenor of the Ram Naam Bank and the Ram Sewa Trust, who put up camps at the Magh Mela, said. 

• 

  Nearly 3,000 police personnel to monitor COVID-19 guidelines at Magh Mela in Prayagraj

  India | November 17, 2020 14:20 IST

  The Uttar Pradesh government is making arrangements to deploy nearly 3,000 police personnel at the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, to ensure all safety guidelines in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak are followed.

• 

  Annual Magh Mela begins in Prayagraj amid tight security

  India | January 10, 2020 10:01 IST

  The annual Magh Mela, one of the biggest religious congregations on the banks of the Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, began here on Friday on the occasion of "Paush Purnima" even as temperatures dipped further adding to the winter chill. More than 40 lakh devotees are expected to take the holy dip in the Sangam on Friday. The number could go up further because of the lunar eclipse on Friday.

• 

  No begging to be allowed in Magh Mela this year

  India | January 05, 2020 10:24 IST

  According to intelligence inputs, anti-social elements could enter the Mela area in the guise of beggars since that would allow them uninterrupted movement in the area and in the various religious camps that are set up during the 43-day long Mela.