Paush Purnima 2026: Date, Muhurta, and Worship Revealed for New Year's First Sacred Day

• Paush Purnima 2026 falls on January 03, observed according to Udaya Tithi; Purnima Tithi begins Jan 02, 6:53 PM and ends Jan 03, 3:32 PM.
• This sacred day holds significance for holy dips in the Ganges, donations, and worshipping Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Surya for salvation.
• Auspicious timings include Brahma Muhurta (05:25 AM - 06:20 AM), Abhijit Muhurta (12:05 PM - 12:46 PM), Godhuli Muhurta (05:34 PM - 06:02 PM), and Vijaya Muhurta (02:09 PM - 02:51 PM).
• Worship involves a holy bath, offering Arghya to Lord Surya, fasting for Lord Vishnu, listening to Satyanarayan Katha, and offering to the Moon.
• Donations of sesame, jaggery, blankets, or woolen clothes are recommended, along with abstaining from Tamasic foods and chanting Vishnu and Lakshmi mantras.

Why It Matters: Paush Purnima 2026 on Jan 3 is crucial for spiritual practices, donations, and deity worship.