First-ever Official Magh Mela Logo Unveiled | 13 Dec 2025

Why in News?

The Uttar Pradesh government unveiled the first-ever official logo of the centuries-old Magh Mela, held annually in Prayagraj.

Key Points

• Event Context: The 45-day Magh Mela begins in January and attracts devotees from across India and the world for holy bathing at the Sangam.
• Government Initiative: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled the logo as part of a broader push to promote religious tourism and rejuvenate Prayagraj.
• Spiritual Significance: The logo reflects core spiritual practices of the Magh Mela such as chanting, penance, charity, sacred bathing, and Kalpavas.
• Astronomical Design: The design incorporates seven energy chakras, the Sun, 14 lunar phases, and references to the Moon’s movement across 27 constellations, aligning with Hindu astrological calculations.
• Sacred Symbols: Key elements include the Akshayavat tree, symbolising moksha, the reclining Hanuman temple, the Sanatan flag, and Teerthraj Prayag at the Sangam.
• Astrological Basis: The Magh Mela is held when the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn), with ritual dates determined by precise lunar cycles, especially from Amavasya to Purnima.
• Cultural Message: A Sanskrit shloka on the logo conveys the belief that bathing during the month of Magh cleanses all sins.
• Ecological Element: The logo highlights environmental harmony by depicting Siberian birds that migrate to the Sangam region each winter.
• Design & Approval: The logo was conceptualised by consultants for the Prayagraj Mela Authority and unveiled with the formal approval of the Chief Minister.