Kerala to Host Mahamagh Festival in 2026 with Safety and Environmental Measures

Kerala will host the Mahamagh festival, likened to a Kumbh Mela, from January 18 to February 3, 2026, on the banks of the Bharathapuzha River near Tirunavaya. Led by the Juna Akhara and senior monk Swami Anandavan Bharati, the event revives an ancient tradition with religious and cultural significance. Authorities emphasize safety and environmental protection, prompting coordination with organisers amid concerns over infrastructure like a temporary bamboo bridge and river pollution.