The grand festival of devotion and spirituality — Magh Mela 2026 — will commence at the sacred Sangam in Prayagraj on January 3, continuing for 44 days until February 15. Millions of devotees from across India will gather to take holy dips at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers during six major bathing festivals, including Paush Purnima, Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, Basant Panchami, Maghi Purnima, and Maha Shivratri.
The annual Palkhi Utsav of Shri Devi Sateri was celebrated with immense devotion and enthusiasm in Corjuem, Aldona, promoting unity and devotion among the community.
Goa Forward President Vijai Sardesai and his wife Usha Sardesai performed Abhishek and Pooja to Lord Shiva at Saptakoteshwar Devasthan in Narve, Goa, on the occasion of Mahashivratri, showcasing their devotion to the divine.
Basant Panchami, also known as Vasant Panchami, is a significant festival in the Hindu calendar that marks the arrival of spring. This vibrant and colorful festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the Magha month, which usually falls in late January or early February.
