Magh Mela — the annual congregation at the Triveni Sangam — is reported for 2027 as a 52-day mela from Makar Sankranti (14–15 January) to Mahashivratri (6 March), with the Kalpwas residency running 22 January–20 February, per Times of India’s September 2026 reporting on official planning. Five bathing days anchor the calendar.
One caveat governs this page: the Mela Authority’s formal notification is awaited, and every date here is labelled reported until it lands. Checked 01 October 2026.
The calendar (reported)
| Date | Day | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 14–15 Jan 2027 | Makar Sankranti | Mela opens (reported — date may vary by calendar year, confirm with official announcement) |
| 22 Jan 2027 | Paush Purnima | Major snan; Kalpwas begins |
| 6 Feb 2027 | Mauni Amavasya | The biggest snan — railways reportedly expect 4.75–5 crore travellers across the period’s peak |
| 11 Feb 2027 | Basant Panchami | Major snan |
| 20 Feb 2027 | Maghi Purnima | Major snan; Kalpwas ends |
| 6 Mar 2027 | Mahashivratri | Mela closes |
Source: Times of India (20 Sep 2026) on official planning · Status: reported — Mela Authority notification awaited.
What the Mela physically is
A temporary township on the Sangam riverbed: sectors, pontoon bridges, tent cities, temporary hospitals and toilets — 2027 preparations include tenders for ten categories of works, and officials’ estimates run to 25–28 crore visitors across the season (reported). The 2026 edition ran 44 days; 2027’s reported 52 makes it longer.
Planning moves, in order
- Pick your snan day by crowd appetite. Mauni Amavasya is the summit — unmatched energy, unmatched crush. Paush Purnima and Basant Panchami run lighter.
- Book city stays early — Civil Lines fills weeks ahead of each snan; UPSTDC’s tent colony puts you on the site itself (2026 rate ₹3,750; 2027 availability unconfirmed).
- Trains surge — book the moment the IRCTC window opens for your snan; the reach guide’s legs apply with festival multipliers.
- Cold is real — January nights near 10 °C (climatology), and the riverbed amplifies wind. Layers, not just shawls.
- Join Yatra Alerts — the notification ping (Mela Authority, sector maps, tent bookings) is exactly what the list exists for.
Mela vs Kumbh, one paragraph
The Maha Kumbh (2025, Prayagraj) is the 12-year cycle event; Magh Mela is the annual edition at the same Sangam — same riverbed, smaller (still enormous) scale, repeatable planning. If you missed 2025, the Mela is the annual answer.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Magh Mela 2027 dates?
Reported 14 January–6 March 2027 (52 days), Kalpwas from 22 January — TOI on official planning; notification awaited.
Which snan day is biggest?
Mauni Amavasya (6 Feb 2027) is reported the peak.
Where do pilgrims stay?
Sector tents and cot-tent colonies on the riverbed (UPSTDC runs one), plus city hotels in Civil Lines — see the stay guide.