Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Magh Mela begins
Magh Mela begins 2027 is observed on Friday, 22 January 2027 — it follows purnima of pausha — month-long bathing at prayagraj begins.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 22 January 2027.
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Significance
Magh Mela is a month-long bathing festival at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati at Prayagraj. Held annually during Magh month; every 12 years it expands into the Kumbh Mela, the world's largest peaceful gathering.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 25 January 2024 (past)
- 2025 13 January 2025 (past)
- 2026 3 January 2026 (past)
- 2027 22 January 2027
- 2028 12 January 2028
- 2029 —
- 2030 19 January 2030
- 2031 8 January 2031
- 2032 27 January 2032
- 2033 15 January 2033
- 2034 4 January 2034
- 2035 23 January 2035
- 2036 13 January 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Magh Mela begins 2027?
Magh Mela begins 2027 is observed on Friday, 22 January 2027. The festival follows purnima of pausha — month-long bathing at prayagraj begins.
What is Magh Mela begins?
Magh Mela is a month-long bathing festival at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati at Prayagraj. Held annually during Magh month; every 12 years it expands into the Kumbh Mela, the world's largest peaceful gathering.
Who observes Magh Mela begins?
Magh Mela begins is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Magh Mela begins change every year?
Magh Mela begins is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on purnima of pausha — month-long bathing at prayagraj begins. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.