Magh Purnima 2026
The full moon of Magh month is not just a festival in Hindu religion, but is considered a special occasion for self-purification and accumulation of virtue. Magh Purnima It will be celebrated with devotion and rules on 1st February i.e. Saturday. According to the Panchang, Purnima Tithi will start from 5:52 am on February 1 and will continue till 3:38 pm on February 2. It is clearly said in the scriptures that while the virtues increase manifold by bathing, donating and worshiping on this day, some small carelessness can also increase the sins. This is why there is a tradition of doing every work thoughtfully and with devotion on Magh Purnima.
According to the scriptures, not taking bath on Magh Purnima is considered the most serious mistake. Especially Brahma Muhurta or morning bath has been said to be very fruitful. It is believed that by taking bath in Ganga, Yamuna or other holy rivers on this day, the sins of many births are washed away. The virtuous deeds of a person who spends the day without bathing are considered incomplete. If river bath is not possible, then taking bath by mixing Ganga water in clean water at home is also said to be as per the scriptures. Worship and charity done without bathing do not give full results.
It is necessary to stay away from vindictive food and wrong diet.
Consuming tamasic food on Magh Purnima is strictly prohibited in the scriptures. On this day, it is considered necessary to stay away from meat, alcohol, onion, garlic and extremely spicy food. According to the scriptures, Purnima Tithi is full of Satvik energy and Tamasic food weakens that sacred energy. It is mentioned in many religious scriptures that eating wrong food on this day reduces the effect of virtuous deeds and increases mental unrest. Therefore, it is considered best to consume only light, satvik and moderate food on Magh Purnima.
Avoid anger, untruth and negative thinking
Magh Purnima is not only a festival of external worship but also of internal purification. It is said in the scriptures that getting angry, lying, criticizing someone or speaking harsh words on this day is considered a major sin. Such behavior can further increase the accumulated sins of a person. It is believed that on Purnima, purity of mind, speech and actions is very important. If a person takes bath and worships, but remains immersed in negative thoughts throughout the day, then he does not attain complete virtue.
Do not be negligent in charity and worship
According to the scriptures, carelessness in charity and worship on Magh Purnima can also lead to sin. Donation done without devotion or incomplete worship is considered fruitless. Donating food, clothes, sesame seeds, ghee or money on this day is said to be especially auspicious, but donation done at the wrong time or with an impure mind does not give results. It is necessary to take care of cleanliness, lamp, incense and chanting mantra during the puja. It is believed that every work done lawfully and with devotion liberates from sins.
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