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Magh Mela 2026: The ongoing Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj seems to be turning into a Mini Kumbh, as crowds of people of faith are flocking to this annual religious fair. According to the fair administration, till Tuesday, more than 18 crore pilgrims took a dip in the holy Sangam and this number is expected to increase further in the coming days.
The 44 days long Magh Mela is moving towards its end. In such a situation, the last major bathing festival of Mahashivaratri will be held on 15 February 2026, in such a situation, it is expected that devotees can still proceed to Magh Mela.
Magh Mela 2026: 3.5 crore people are expected to take a dip in the Sangam today on the occasion of Basant Panchami festival, the administration is gearing up
Fair administration gave information
The fair administration said that a huge crowd was seen on Tuesday and Wednesday, although there was no major bath of any kind on both these days, nor was any special religious event organized.
Mela officials say that the devotees are eager to take the holy bath before the end of the Magh Mela and the devotees are happy with the arrangements made by the administration.
The second bath of Magh Mela 2026 pic.twitter.com/rhjoUCWAUs
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1.5 crore devotees took bath on Achala Saptami
On January 25, 2026, on the occasion of Achala Saptami, about 1.5 crore devotees took bath in the holy Sangam. Although it is not officially a bathing festival, devotees are continuously taking bath from morning till evening.
There are still 18 days left for Mahashivratri, so officials are expecting an increase in the number of devotees in Magh Mela this time.
Till Tuesday, 27 January 2026, more than 18 crore devotees took bath in the holy Sangam during Magh Mela. The arrangements made for the fair are being appreciated.
24 crore pilgrims took bath in Kumbh Mela 2019
It is noteworthy that in Kumbh Mela 2019, 24 crore pilgrims took bath in this grand fair which lasted for 55 days. At the same time, the present Magh Mela is of 44 days, which is an annual event. According to the fair officials, if the situation continues like this, the number of devotees this year will easily surpass the figures of Kumbh 2019, which can become a historical record in the future.
66.30 crore devotees took a dip in the Sangam in Mahakumbh, state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had estimated the arrival of 120-150 crore devotees before the start of Magh Mela. Taking stock of the preparations, he had predicted a huge crowd.
The special bathing days have already set new records and now the total number of bathers has reached a new level. According to officials, this will be the first time in the history of Magh Mela that such a large number of devotees are participating.
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