When will the Magh Purnima bath be taken in Magh Mela?Image Credit source: AI ChatGpt
Magh Purnima Snan 2026 In Magh Mela: These days Magh Mela is going on in Prayagraj, where the holy bath of Basant Panchami was taken today. During this time, a large number of Kalpavasis, devotees and saints took a dip of faith in the river Ganga and Sangam. Bathing and donating on the day of Basant Panchami has special significance. This is the reason why bathing on Basant Panchami is considered a major bath in Magh Mela. A total of six holy baths are to be held in Magh Mela this year, out of which four have taken place.
The major baths in Magh Mela started with Paush Purnima on 3 January. After this, the holy bath of Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya and today Basant Panchami was taken. Now the next holy bath in Magh Mela will be taken on the full moon day of Magh month. It is also called Maghi Purnima. In such a situation, let us know when is the full moon of Magh month this year and on which day will its holy bath be taken in Magh Mela?
When is Magh Purnima? (When is Magh Purinma 2026)
According to the Panchang, the full moon date of Shukla Paksha of Magh month will start at 05:52 am on Sunday, 01 February. This date will end at 03:38 am on Monday, 02 February. At the time of sunrise, Purnima Tithi is being attained on 01 February, hence Magh Purnima will be on 01 February.
Taking bath on Magh Purnima in Magh Mela (Magh Purnima Snan In Magh Mela 2026)
In such a situation, bathing and donation on Magh Purnima will also be done on 1st February only. In Magh Mela also, Kalpavasi, devotees and saints will take the holy bath of Magh Purnima on 1st February. Since every holy bath in Magh Mela starts in Brahma Muhurta, hence the bath of Magh Purnima will also start in Brahma Muhurta. Brahma Muhurta is from 04 am to 5:30 am. Taking bath during this time not only brings virtue, but also brings mental peace and spiritual progress.
Importance of taking bath on Magh Purnima (Magh Purnima Snan Significance)
The glory of Magh month has been described in detail in the scriptures. Taking bath in Ganga or Sangam on the day of Magh Purnima destroys all sins and attains salvation. According to mythology, on the day of Magha Purnima, the gods themselves come to earth and take bath in the holy rivers. Lord Vishnu himself resides in Triveni Sangam (Prayagraj) in the month of Magh, hence bathing here on the day of Magh Purnima is considered to have special significance.
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