North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: The biggest fair of faith ‘Magh Mela 2026’ organized on the sandy shores of Prayagraj has now entered its final phase. Main bath of Kalpavasis Maghi Purnima (1 February) After the completion of the fair, now everyone’s eyes are fixed on the last bathing festival of the fair. This dip of faith on the waves of Sangam 15 February 2026 It will end with Mahashivratri.
Key Facts about the closing of the fair
| Description | Details/Date |
|---|---|
| fair closing date | 15 February 2026 (Sunday) |
| last bath festival | Mahashivratri |
| Total duration of the fair | 44 days (January 3 to February 15) |
| place | Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj |
Auspicious time for bathing on Mahashivratri (Snan Muhurat)
According to astrologers and Panchang, Brahma Muhurta is considered to be the best time to take bath in Sangam on Mahashivratri:
wee hours: From 4:00 am to 5:30 am.
Abhijeet Muhurat: From 11:58 pm to 12:44 pm.
Special Fruits: On this day, after taking bath in Sangam, performing Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva leads to eternal virtue and destroys all sins.
End of Kalpavas and farewell
The main attraction of Magh Mela is ‘Kalpvas’ (an arduous spiritual journey of one month) Maghi Purnima (1 February) is officially completed. Most of the Kalpavasi have packed their belongings and left for their destinations, but the administrative arrangements of the fair and the migration of saints and sages will continue till Mahashivratri.
Why does it end only on Mahashivratri?
According to religious beliefs, Magh Mela starts from ‘Paush Purnima’ and continues till ‘Mahashivratri’. on Mahashivratri ‘Shiva and Shakti’ It is considered the festival of union of. On this day, after taking the last bath, devotees pray to Lord Shiva for happiness and peace and with this, all the religious rituals of Magh month are considered completed.
Administration’s preparation: Record of ‘Mini Kumbh’
This year Magh Mela has been organized as ‘Mini Kumbh’. so far almost more than 18 crores Devotees have taken a dip in the Sangam. In view of the huge crowd on the last bath festival (Mahashivratri), the administration has made strict security arrangements:
Traffic Diversion: Entry of heavy vehicles will be prohibited in the fair area on 14th and 15th February.
Additional ferries: To control the crowd, additional bathing ghats have been arranged on the Sangam bank.
