Magha Saptami 2026: Date, Significance, and Bathing Rituals Explained

• Maghi Saptami 2026 will be observed on January 25, marking the seventh day of the Shukla Paksha of Magha month.
• Also known as Achala Saptami, Ratha Saptami, and Arogya Saptami, it celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Surya Dev.
• Bathing before sunrise with Aak (Calotropis gigantea) and jujube (ber) leaves is believed to fulfill desires and cure skin diseases.
• Pandit Manotpal Jha from Purnia explains that Maghi Snan during Brahma Muhurta brings health, wealth, prosperity, and happiness.
• The ritualistic bath with specific leaves is said to have medicinal properties, cleansing the body and freeing one from sins.

Why It Matters: Magha Saptami 2026 on January 25 emphasizes ritualistic bathing with Aak and jujube leaves for health and prosperity.