Prayagraj,

03 Jan (HS): The Magh Mela has begun on the sacred land of Prayag, the holy

land of pilgrimage, with the Paush Purnima bath. The gentle coolness of winter,

the divine sounds flowing on the banks of the Triveni River, and the ascetic

presence of the Kalpavasis have all arrived. This entire atmosphere bears

witness to the spiritual memory of all human civilization. Prayagraj is the

proclamation of the vibrant, continuous, and eternal consciousness of Sanatan

culture.

Astrologer

Avinash Chandra Rai said that with the start of the Magh Mela, Prayagraj has

once again awakened as a center of consciousness, where religion flows not

merely as faith but as a vision of life. This is the same Prayagraj where time

itself pauses and becomes a witness. History, mythology, and the present merge

in a single moment.

He

said that the memory of the Maha Kumbh held last year in 2025 is still fresh in

the world's consciousness. At that Maha Kumbh, not only millions of Indians but

also people from all corners of the globe were present on the banks of the

Sangam. Through cameras, research papers, documentaries, and studies, the

entire world saw that Sanatan culture is not a bygone tradition, but a living

and dynamic consciousness even today. At that time, it was no exaggeration to

say that the entire world was looking towards the Sangam and was immersed in

Sanatan culture. Magh Mela 2026 is the next chapter in that continuity—a calm,

restrained, and spiritual chapter.

Prayagraj,

a pioneer of the pilgrimage tradition: According to Prof. Rajendra Tripathi,

Rasraj, the confluence of Prayag isn't merely a confluence of

rivers. It's a synthesis of elements. Ganga symbolizes goodness, Yamuna

represents the flow of action, and Saraswati, the subtle stream of knowledge,

represents the confluence of these three. The confluence of these three

represents a philosophical embodiment of the completeness of human life. Indian

wisdom calls Prayag Tirtharaj (the king of pilgrimages), not

because the king is supreme, but because he is a guide. Just as a king guides

his subjects, Prayag provides meaning to the entire pilgrimage tradition. This

is why the scriptures say that Prayag स्ननामात्रेनसर्वपापैःप्रमुच्यते। Bathing here is not a refinement of the

body but of the consciousness.

Mahakumbh

2025 was a moment of introspection, the world saw Sanatan: Omkarnath Tripathi

said that the Mahakumbh of 2025 was not just a spectacle of a crowd. It was a

huge platform for dialogue between civilizations. The modern world, which

stands at the pinnacle of material progress but is suffering from mental

unrest, came to Prayag and asked itself whether there is a spiritual

alternative to development? The answer was present in silence on the banks of

the Sangam. Crores of people were disciplined without any centralized order. No

compulsion, no control, only internal acceptance. This is the power of Sanatan

culture. It does not bind man, it awakens him.

Magh

Mela: A Festival of Penance, Restraint, and Meditation - He explained that

while the Kumbh Mela symbolizes grandeur, the Magh Mela is a festival of

restraint and introspection. There is less noise and more devotion. The

tradition of Kalpavas, silence, bathing, chanting, and meditation all take a

person on an inner journey. This is why the Magh Mela is not merely a religious

ritual, but a celebration of mental purification.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi