Magh Mela Begins: Six Key Holy Dip Dates You Must Know for Prayagraj!

• Magh Mela in Prayagraj commenced on January 3rd with Paush Purnima, witnessing massive crowds for the first holy dip.
• The 40-day Mela concludes on February 15th with Mahashivratri, attracting millions of devotees, saints, and Kalpwasis.
• Six main holy dip dates are crucial: Jan 3 (Paush Purnima), Jan 14 (Makar Sankranti), Jan 21 (Mauni Amavasya), Jan 30 (Basant Panchami), Feb 5 (Maghi Purnima), and Feb 15 (Mahashivratri).
• Kalpwas, a month-long spiritual practice of self-restraint, also began on January 3rd at the Sangam bank.
• Taking a dip in the Ganges during Magh Mela is believed to cleanse sins and promote good health, drawing huge crowds on auspicious days.

Why It Matters: Magh Mela in Prayagraj is underway with key holy dip dates and Kalpwas for spiritual merit.