New Delhi: The first Purnima of the year holds special significance in the hearts of devotees, and it is considered auspicious for Hindus celebrating it. Paush Purnima 2026 marks the first full moon night of the year is considered auspicious to take spiritual practices and rituals to seek the blessings. People take holy dips, keep fast, do charity or donation and offer prayers with bhajan or kirtans and visit temples to honour the lord.
Not just seeking blessings, this festival is linked to spiritual cleansing and renewed devotion, and many view it as a fresh start to the year ahead. The festival is a great way to connect with yourself again and start fresh with all chapters to be written again with willingness and good luck.
When is Paush Purnima 2026?
As per the Hindu calendar, Paush Purnima in 2026 begins at 6:53 pm on January 2 and ends at 3:32 pm on January 3. The fast will be observed on Saturday, January 3, as Hindu rituals follow the Udaya Tithi, the lunar date present at sunrise.
On this day, the moon will rise at 5:28 pm, marking an important time for prayers, charity, and full-moon rituals. While holy bathing and donations may be performed on both days, January 3 is regarded as the main day for all Paush Purnima traditions.
Planetary remedies to follow on Paush Purnima
1. Sun
On Paush Purnima, remedies for the Sun are performed to boost vitality, confidence, leadership, and career growth. Devotees offer arghya to the rising sun using water mixed with red flowers or kumkum, symbolising respect and gratitude. Donating wheat, jaggery, red cloth, or copper is believed to strengthen Surya’s positive influence. Chanting the mantra “Om Suryaya Namah” helps improve self-esteem and mental clarity.
2. Moon
Since Paush Purnima is ruled by the full moon, remedies for the Moon are very powerful. Donating white items such as milk, rice, or sugar helps bring emotional peace and stability. Chanting moon mantras is also said to reduce stress and calm the mind.
3. Mars
For Mars, devotees offer red lentils or red cloth in charity to reduce anger, conflicts, and restlessness. Lighting a small ghee lamp in the evening is believed to bring courage and protection from negative influences.
4. Mercury
Mercury remedies include donating green items like moong dal or green vegetables. Feeding cows with green fodder is also considered lucky. These practices support better communication, sharper thinking, and improved decision-making.
5. Jupiter
For Jupiter, devotees donate yellow items such as turmeric, chana dal, or yellow cloth. Offering sweets or helping teachers and priests is believed to attract wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune.
6. Venus
To balance Venus energy, people donate white clothes, curd, or ghee on Paush Purnima. These remedies are associated with harmony in relationships, beauty, comfort, and financial stability.
7. Saturn
For Saturn, donating black items like black sesame seeds, blankets, or mustard oil is considered auspicious. Feeding the poor or helping the needy brings relief from stress, obstacles, and delays in life.
8. Rahu
Rahu remedies include offering coconuts or black sesame seeds in charity. Donating food to the poor helps reduce confusion, fears, and sudden problems, bringing mental clarity and protection.
9. Ketu
For Ketu, donating blankets, brown lentils, or dogs’ food is seen as beneficial. These remedies promote spiritual growth, intuition, and peace of mind.
Paush Purnima is considered a powerful day for spiritual cleansing and liberation. As per belief, taking a holy dip in sacred rivers on this day helps purify the soul and reduce karmic burdens. Places like Kashi, Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam, and Haridwar are especially favoured for ritual bathing. Paush Purnima also marks the beginning of the Magh Snan period, a month-long practice of early morning river baths and spiritual discipline.