Magh Purnima 2026

Full Date

February 1, 2026 5:53 AM – February 2, 2026 3:37 AM

Muhurat Timings in India

• Magh Purnima Puja

  Special rituals and prayers performed at temples and holy sites.

  February 1, 2026 6:00 AM – February 1, 2026 10:00 PM

Introduction

Magh Purnima is considered an auspicious day for spiritual bathing, charity, and worship in the Hindu tradition, coinciding with fairs and pilgrimages at sacred rivers.

Other Names

Maghi Purnima, Magha Purnima

Pooja Vidhi

• Start the day with ritual bath and cleanliness.
• Offer flowers, fruits, and sweets to the deities.
• Chant Vishnu Sahasranama and Hanuman Chalisa.
• Conclude with distribution of prasadam and collective prayers.

Rituals

• Taking a holy dip in sacred rivers like Ganges, Yamuna, and Godavari.
• Performing charity and feeding the poor.
• Reciting prayers and chanting mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Hanuman.
• Participating in spiritual discourse and community celebrations.

Regional Highlights

• Major celebration in North India at the Triveni Sangam and other sacred rivers.
• Devotees gather for holy dips, prayers, and cultural events.
• Emphasizes purification, charity, and spiritual upliftment.

History

The festival signifies the spiritual importance of the full moon in the month of Magha and is linked to ancient practices of devotion, charity, and purification.

Additional Information

• Magh Purnima is considered the last day for holy bathing during the Magh month period.
• It coincides with the Kumbh Mela celebrations held every twelve years.
• Faithful believe holy dips and prayers cleanse sins and grant blessings.