Paush Purnima 2026
Purnima 2026: According to the Hindu calendar, the holy festival of Paush Purnima is being celebrated with reverence and devotion on 3 January 2026 i.e. today. This auspicious date started on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 06:53 pm and will end on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 03:32 pm. Paush Purnima is considered to be the beginning of the auspicious period of Magh month, hence bathing, charity, meditation and worship of Lord Vishnu on this day has been given special religious significance.
According to religious beliefs, bathing in holy rivers on the day of Paush Purnima brings virtue and erases the sins committed in the past. This date is considered especially dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Worshiping Lord Vishnu methodically on this day brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life. Also, due to the beginning of the month of Magh, bathing on this day is considered to provide the results of the entire Magh bath.
Importance of bathing and meditation on Paush Purnima
Magh Snan, which starts from Paush Purnima, holds a special place in Sanatan tradition. According to belief, taking bath in Sangam or any holy river during Brahma Muhurta and offering Arghya to the Sun is very fruitful. Meditation, chanting and meditation after bathing calms the restlessness of the mind and attains spiritual purification. Sages and saints consider this period to be the best for spiritual practice.
Auspicious time for bathing and donation on Paush Purnima
- Brahma Muhurta: 05:13 am to 06:01 am
- Abhijeet Muhurta: 11:44 to 12:26 pm
- Amrit Kaal: 08:16 am to 09:58 am
Law of worship and charity
On the day of Paush Purnima, after bathing, one should wear clean clothes and worship Lord Vishnu. Offering yellow flowers, Tulsi leaves, lamp and naivedya is considered auspicious. Donating food, clothes, sesame seeds, jaggery and blankets on this day gives special results. Donating to the needy increases virtue and removes the troubles of life.
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