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Magh Purnima Snan 2026: The full moon day of Magh month is a very auspicious and special significance date in Hindu religion. In the year 2026, Magh Purnima is falling on 1st February, Saturday. According to the Panchang, Purnima Tithi will start at 5:52 am on February 1 and will continue till 3:38 pm on February 2. It is considered very auspicious in the scriptures and by bathing, worshiping and donating on this day, a person’s sins are destroyed and the soul is purified. At the same time, if someone does not take bath on this day, then according to the scriptures, some blame may be imposed. Therefore, bathing and holy activities have special significance on this day.
Side effects of not taking bath on Magh Purnima
According to the scriptures, not taking bath on Magh Purnima leads to mental and spiritual impurity. It affects not only the body but also the mind and soul. It is said in many Puranas that if you do not take bath on this day, old sins are not completely destroyed and obstacles, worries and negative events may enter your life. Apart from this, the effect of donations and puja done on this day may also reduce. Therefore, this day is not only for external activities but also for internal purification.
Effect of defects caused by not taking bath
If one does not take bath on Magh Purnima, then crisis, failure and mental stress can quickly appear in a person’s life. It is said in the scriptures that taking bath removes impurities from both body and soul and transmits positive energy. This power does not become fully active if worship or meditation is done without bathing. As a result, diseases, discord, anxiety and unwanted obstacles may arise in life. That is why the scriptures consider bathing as a basic part of spiritual practice.
Ways to avoid faults
If due to some reason a person is not able to take bath in the river on Magh Purnima, then the defect can be avoided by taking some simple measures at home. Taking bath by mixing Ganga water in pure water is considered best. Along with this, worship should be done methodically with basil leaves, lamp, Akshat and flowers. Meditation, chanting mantras and donating are also beneficial. It is said in the scriptures that the effect of bathing is achieved by efforts made from the mind and devotion. By worshiping with restraint and devotion the defects are removed.
Special precautions on Magh Purnima
According to the scriptures, the right time for bathing, worship and charity on Magh Purnima is from 5:52 am to 3:38 pm. During this period, one does not feel guilty if one performs the activities lawfully. If you are not able to take bath in the morning, then you should bathe and worship in pure water at any time of the day. Also, keeping the mind calm and doing devotion, meditation and charity is extremely beneficial. This is the reason why Magh Purnima is considered a sacred date to be observed with special reverence and caution.
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