🌕 Magha Purnima 2026 – Festival Details

Date: 1 March 2026 (Sunday)
Occasion:

• Magha Purnima Snan Ends
• Phalguna Purnima begins (as per lunar calendar transition)
• Last day of Magha Month’s sacred bathing period

Magha Purnima is one of the holiest days in the Hindu calendar. It marks the conclusion of the Magha Maha-Snan, an auspicious bathing ritual performed throughout the Magha month, particularly during Brahma Muhurat in holy rivers.

🌼 Significance of Magha Purnima

Magha Purnima is spiritually powerful because:

• It marks the completion of the Magha month, considered highly auspicious for charity, meditation, and snan.
• Bathing in sacred rivers on this day is believed to remove lifetimes of sins and negative karmas.
• Devotees worship Bhagwan Vishnu, Chandra (Moon), Shiva, Hanuman, and their ancestors (Pitras).
• It is considered a day of Punya, ideal for donations and spiritual sadhana.
• Many devotees also perform Satyanarayan Katha on this day.

It is said:
“Magha Snan and Daan bring Akshaya Punya (eternal merit).”

🪔 Rituals & Puja Vidhi of Magha Purnima

1. Early Morning Snan (Magha Snan Vidhi)

• Wake up before sunrise during Brahma Muhurat
• Take a holy bath in a river, lake, or at home with Ganga Jal
• Chant: “Om Namo Narayanaya”
• This bath concludes the month-long Magha Snan tradition

2. Purnima Puja

• Install image/idol of Vishnu or Satyanarayan
• Light a ghee diya
• Offer flowers, Tulsi, fruits, and Chandan
• Recite Vishnu Sahasranama, Satyanarayan Katha, or Sri Sukta

3. Fasting (Purnima Vrat)

Many devotees observe fasting, either:

• Full fast (Nirjala)
• Phalahar fast (fruits & milk)
• Satvik food once during the day

4. Charity (Daan)

Highly auspicious items to donate include:

• Food
• Clothing
• Blankets
• Til (sesame seeds)
• Jaggery
• Ghee

5. Moon Worship (Chandra Puja)

• In the evening, offer arghya to the full moon
• Chant: “Om Somaya Namah”

🌙 Phalguna Purnima

1 March 2026 also marks the onset of Phalguna Purnima, which is important because:

• It begins the period leading to Holika Dahan and Holi (in many regions).
• Devotees perform Satyanarayan Puja for prosperity.
• The full moon is spiritually potent for meditation and cleansing rituals.

🌟 Benefits of Observing Magha Purnima

• Removal of sins, doshas, negative karma
• Blessings of Vishnu & Devi Lakshmi
• Good health, peace & spiritual clarity
• Protection from misfortune
• Accumulation of Akshay Punya
• Improves emotional stability due to full-moon energy
• Strengthens family harmony

🕒 General Panchang Notes

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• Purnima Tithi: Varies by location
• Best Time for Snan: Brahma Muhurat
• Best Time for Puja: Morning & evening

💬 FAQ – Magha Purnima 2026

1. When is Magha Purnima in 2026?

Magha Purnima falls on 1 March 2026 (Sunday).

2. What is Magha Snan?

A sacred ritual bath taken during the entire Magha month, ending on Magha Purnima.

3. What should be done on Magha Purnima?

Bathing, Vishnu Puja, fasting, charity, reading Satyanarayan Katha, and offering arghya to the moon.

4. Is fasting compulsory on Magha Purnima?

Not mandatory, but highly auspicious.

5. What are the benefits of Magha Snan?

Purification of body and mind, removal of sins, and attainment of divine blessings.

6. Why is Phalguna Purnima mentioned on this day?

Because this full moon marks the transition from Magha to Phalguna month in many regional calendars.

7. Which deity is worshipped on this day?

Bhagwan Vishnu, especially in the form of Satyanarayan.