Magha Purnima 2026: Holy Bath, Rituals, and Divine Blessings Explained

• Magha Purnima 2026 falls on Sunday, February 1st, with the Purnima Tithi from 5:52 AM on Feb 1st to 3:38 AM on Feb 2nd.
• Hindu scriptures, like the Matsya Purana, state that deities descend to Earth during Magha month, especially at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.
• Taking a holy bath during Brahma Muhurtam on Magha Purnima is believed to grant merit equivalent to bathing with gods and cleanse sins.
• Donations of sesame seeds, jaggery, ghee, blankets, or warm clothes on this day are highly auspicious and bring spiritual merit.
• Performing Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam and offering Arghyam to the moon are recommended rituals for peace and good fortune.

Why It Matters: Magha Purnima 2026 is a sacred day for holy baths, donations, and rituals to cleanse sins and attain liberation.