Kerala's Mahamagh Mahotsavam: The 'Kerala Kumbh' Unveiled

• Mahamagh Mahotsavam, also known as 'Kerala Kumbh', is a grand and ancient religious event similar to the Kumbh Mela, taking place in Kerala.
• The 2026 Mahamagh Mahotsavam officially began on January 19, 2026, on the banks of the Bharathapuzha river in Tirunavaya, Malappuram district.
• Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar inaugurated the event, which included the traditional hoisting of a religious flag.
• Prominent saints and dignitaries, including Mahamandaleshwar Swami Anandvanam Bharati Maharaj, participated in the inaugural holy bath at Navamukunda Temple.
• A press conference was called by Swami Anandvanam Bharati Maharaj regarding the Tamil Nadu government stopping a Rath Yatra near Tirumoorthimalai, Udumalpet.

Why It Matters: Kerala's Mahamagh Mahotsavam, or 'Kerala Kumbh', is a significant ancient religious festival akin to the Kumbh Mela.