The Hindu calendar designates Magha Purnima which people commonly call Maghi Purnima as the most important day of the holy Magha month.
The full moon shows its complete brightness during this day which marks a time of profound spiritual energy and celestial harmony.
The lunar phase serves as a direct path for devotees to achieve both cosmic purification and ancestral tranquility. The auspicious festival in 2026 will take place on Sunday February 1st which will mark the end of the month-long Magha Snan and the conclusion of the holy Kalpavas period in sacred cities including Prayagraj.
Celestial Timings and Tithi Durations
The spiritual essence of Magha Purnima 2026 is determined through the specific transit of both the moon and the sun. The Vedic Panchang states that Purnima Tithi begins at 05:52 AM on February 1st, 2026 and ends at 03:38 AM on February 2nd, 2026.
The Tithi current at sunrise (Udaya Tithi) on February 1st allows all main ceremonies which include the holy dip and charity to take place on Sunday. The Moonrise is scheduled for 05:26 PM thus creating an ideal moment for Arghya to the Moon God which people believe will calm their minds and help them achieve emotional balance.
Ritualistic Traditions and Karmic Significance
The central aspect of Magha Purnima consists of practitioners engaging in Snan and Daanwhich means holy bath and charity. Devotees conduct their morning rituals by waking up to bathe in sacred rivers or Ganga Jal which they use at home during Brahma Muhurat period from 05 24 AM until 06 17 AM.
This action leads to the complete removal of all karmic obligations which a person has accumulated throughout their existence. After their bath worshippers perform Pitru Tarpan by presenting black sesame seeds and water to their ancestors.
The Satyanarayan Puja which devotees perform during evening hours provides them with Lord Vishnu’s blessings that bring about prosperity. The act of donating blankets and sesame seeds and food to those in need on this day brings about benefits that equal the results of performing one thousand Yagyas.
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