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Paush Purnima 2026 Bathing: Today is the full moon of Paush month. It is said in the scriptures of Sanatan Dharma that the date of full moon is very sacred and virtuous. Bathing and charity are done in holy rivers on the full moon day. It is believed that bathing and donating in holy rivers on this day brings inexhaustible virtues. This full moon is the first full moon of the year 2026. This date is also special because today the first bath is being taken in the Magh Mela on the banks of Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.
Taking bath in the confluence of Ganga-Yamuna-Saraswati or any holy river on the day of Paush Purnima is considered very auspicious and virtuous, but if for some reason you are not able to take bath in Triveni Sangam or any other river today, then there are some rules mentioned in the scriptures, following which if you take bath at home also, then you will get as much virtue as taking a bath in Sangam. In such a situation, let us know these rules.
Keep these rules in mind while bathing at home
It is believed that whoever goes and takes a dip in the Sangam on the day of Paush Purnima, his sins are destroyed throughout the year, but if you are not able to take a bath in the Sangam on Paush Purnima, then mix Ganga water in the water while taking bath at home. While taking bath, meditate on Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Then Ganga, Yamune, Godavari, Saraswati. Narmada Sindhu Kaveri Jalesmin Sannidhi Kuru. Speak these mantras.
The result is obtained like taking a bath in water.
It is believed that if a bath is taken at home after reciting this mantra, it gives the same results as taking a bath. Take full care of the purity of water while bathing on the day of Paush Purnima. Do not use soap or shampoo etc. After bath, offer water to Sun God. Perform puja and give donations to the poor. There is special significance of fasting on Purnima, hence keep the fast. If you cannot keep fast, then eat only satvik food.
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