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Magh Purnima Snan 2026: Magh Purnima is considered to have special religious and spiritual significance for the devotees. On this day, bathing in Ganga, doing charity and worshiping Lord Vishnu removes the troubles of life and paves the way to salvation. Every year there is confusion among people regarding the date of Magh Purnima. In such a situation, let us know whether Magh Purnima is on 1st February or 2nd February in 2026, as well as the auspicious time of bathing in Ganga and the religious significance of this festival.
When is Magh Purnima? (Magh Purnima 2026 Date)
According to the Panchang, the date and time of Magh Purnima is as follows.
Purnima Tithi Start: 01 February 2026 (Sunday) from 05:52 am.
Completion of Purnima Tithi: It will be on 02 February 2026 (Monday) at 03:38 am.
Importance of Udaya Tithi: According to religious beliefs, fasting and bathing are important on the day which occurs at the time of sunrise. Since Purnima Tithi will be present at the time of sunrise on 01 February, hence Magh Purnima will be celebrated on 1 February 2026 only.
Auspicious time for Ganga bath and worship
Some special times have been mentioned in the scriptures for bathing and donation on Magh Purnima.
Brahma Muhurta (Best Time): It will last from 05:24 to 06:17 in the morning.
According to the scriptures, taking bath at this time is considered as fruitful as nectar.
Abhijeet Muhurat: It will last from 12:13 to 12:57 in the afternoon.
If you have not been able to take bath early in the morning, then you can take bath in Ganga and do charity even during this auspicious time.
Religious importance of Magh Purnima
Regarding Magh Purnima, it is believed that on this day Lord Vishnu himself resides in the water of Ganga. Some work done on this day gives special results.
Attainment of virtue: Donating (sesame seeds, blankets, ghee and food grains) on this day gives results similar to those of Ashwamedha Yagya.
Pitru Tarpan: By doing tarpan for the ancestors on Magh Purnima, they get peace and their blessings remain on the family.
End of Kalpavas: The completion of Kalpavas which has been going on for a month in Prayagraj also happens on this day.
How to do puja?
Wake up early in the morning and take bath in a holy river. If it is not possible, then take bath at home by mixing some Ganga water in the bath water. After bathing, worship Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi with incense sticks. Listening to the story of Lord Satyanarayan is considered very auspicious on this day. Offer Arghya to the moon in the evening and donate to the needy as per your capacity.
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