Magh Mela 2026: The 44-day-long holy Magh Mela, a major annual Hindu pilgrimage, held at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, begins today. The pilgrimage, which is scheduled from January 3 to February 15, takes place at the holy junction of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.

As the pilgrimage has begun today and will continue for the duration of 44 days, here’s the bathing schedule and traffic advisory regarding the Mela.

When Will Snan Take Place During Magh Mela

The key practice during the pilgrimage is the holy bath, which can be observed any day during the 44 days; however, there are also specific dates and occasions considered more significant. Specific dates, which are considered more auspicious and holy for dip (Snan) in the holy Ganga during the period, attract an influx of crowds.

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Taking a holy dip on occasions like Paush Purnima, Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, Vasant Panchami, Maghi Purnima, and Maha Shivratri is considered more significant.

Magh Mela 2026: Rules And Regulations

- The UP state government has announced that there will be no special VIP protocols during Magh Mela to ensure justice for every devotee.

- Open fires, diyas, and candles are prohibited inside temporary tents or residential camps. A special area has been designated for cooking away from the dense pockets to prevent fire hazards.

- The main area of the Mela adjacent to Sangam is designated as a no-vehicle area. Only emergency service vehicles like ambulances and the fire brigade etc. will be given entry.

Magh Mela 2026: Traffic Advisory

- The main roads going straight to Sangam, Civil Lines, and the Fort area will be fully or partly closed to all vehicles, unless you have a special permit.

- NH-2 (the Agra-Varanasi highway near Prayagraj): There will be big detours, and you can expect traffic jams because vehicles are being rerouted away from the Mela area.

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- Roads via Jhunsi Bridge and Naini Bridge: These key entry points will have separate lanes for coming in and going out, plus special diversions. Avoid using them for normal travel unless you're following the Mela-related signs.