PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 13 -- Sangam city is set to witness a massive turnout of devotees during the Makar Sankranti bathing festival at the Magh Mela-2026, considered the second most significant bathing occasion after Mauni Amavasya. This year, Makar Sankranti is being observed over two days, raising expectations of a much larger gathering.

According to astrologer Brijendra Mishra, the Sun will transit from Sagittarius to Capricorn on January 14 at 3:20 pm, marking the beginning of Makar Sankranti. The special auspicious period will commence from that time and continue until 7:20 am on January 15. However, since the auspicious period extends until sunset on January 15, devotees will also gain spiritual merit by taking a holy dip on that day.

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