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Magh Purnima 2026 Date: In Hindu religion, the month of Magh is considered very auspicious and the full moon date of this month has special significance. According to the Panchang, in the year 2026, Snan-Daan of Magh Purnima will be done on 1st February. On this day, special importance has been given to bathing, donating, chanting, penance and worship. But this question often arises in the minds of people that do the gods also come to earth and take bath on Magh Purnima? If yes, then what is the secret behind it? Let us know what is said in religious beliefs and scriptures.
Do gods come to earth and bathe on Magh Purnima?
According to mythology and scriptures (like Matsya Purana), in the month of Magh all the gods and goddesses descend from heaven to earth and reside in Prayagraj (Sangam). It is believed that on the day of Magh Purnima, the Gods take a bath in the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, either in human form or in invisible form. It is said that the devotees who take bath in the river during Brahma Muhurta on this day, receive the blessings of the real gods. Lord Vishnu resides in water in the month of Magh. Therefore, on this day, even the mere touch of water is considered to liberate one from sins. And if you cannot go to the banks of Ganga, then taking bath at home by mixing some Ganga water in the bath water is also considered an act of virtue on this auspicious day.
What to do on the day of Magh Purnima?
- Result of donation: Donating sesame, jaggery, blanket and ghee on this day is considered very auspicious.
- Satyanarayan story: Listening to Satyanarayan Katha of Lord Vishnu on Magh Purnima brings happiness, peace and prosperity in the house.
- Worship of Moon God: Since it is the full moon, offering Arghya to the moon at night relieves mental stress and brings good fortune.
Religious importance of Magh Purnima
Magh Purnima is considered the most sacred day of Magh month. Taking bath in holy rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati on this day brings special virtue. The importance of bathing in Triveni Sangam of Prayagraj increases manifold on this day. There is a religious belief that bathing, charity and chanting in the month of Magh destroys the sins of life and paves the way for salvation. This day teaches us that a bath done with a pure mind and devotion washes away the impurities within us.
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