Magh Poornima 2026: Significance, Rituals, and Spiritual Benefits

Magh Poornima: Gateway to spiritual upliftment

Poornima is a day known for spiritual development, this night of full moon is dedicated to Vishnu and his Shree Lakshmi falling on the last day of Shukla Paksha, which marks the end of the month with peace.

Magh Poornima

Magh Poornima also known as Maghi Poornima, marks the auspicious ending of the holy month of Magh, this month helps in Spiritual cleansing, by taking bath in holy rivers, performing charity and worshiping Bhagwan Vishnu and Devi Lakshmi, probably celebrated in February month.

When is Magh Poornima in 2026, Day Date and Time?

In 2026, Magh Poornima will be observed on February 1, Sunday, the tithi begins at 05:52 AM, on February 01 and will end at 03:38 AM, on February 02.

What is so special about Magh Poornima?

Magh Poornima is a time, when individuals should rest their souls and seek divine blessings for inner purification, it is believed that Bramha Dev, the creator of the universe had performed a fire sacrifice at Triveni Sangam (Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati), it is also said that on the same day a greedy Bramhin named Shubhavrata, had taken bath in Narmada River for nine days and he ultimately achieved moksha on the tenth day. It is also believed Samudra Manthan also took place on this day, and it is a belief that Vishnu resides in River Ganga for the entire month.

On this day devotees engage in the devotion of Lakshmi Narayana, as it cleanses their sins, bestow prosperity and grants liberation. It is said that on this day Vishnu descends on Earth to bless his devotees.

Devotees of Shiva, worship him on this day as he destroys illusion and paves the way for beneficial changes.

At Kumbha mela during Magh Poornima, taking a dip in the sacred sangam washes away sins and has great value as the day is associated with Shahi snan (Divine Bathing).

Performing Charity on Magh Poornima helps one to gain spiritual merit and divine blessings for the selfless act.

What should be done on Magh Poornima?

Magh Poornima focuses on inner growth and purification by engaging in religious observances, one can come close to the Divine. Wake up early in the morning, take bath by adding a few drops of Gangajal in the bucket filled with water, give arghya to Surya Dev, light a ghee Diya in front of Tulsi plant and Vishnu idol or image of Lakshmi Narayana, observe a strict or a sattvic fast, offer Panchamrit,fruits, Tulsi leaves, incense and Nevadya, avoid negative emotions and indulge in meditation and chanting prayers of Vishnu, engage in the acts of Charity of food, and clothing.

Poojas a Pandit can do for well-being: -

1. Satya Naryana Pooja- Performed to seek the blessings of Bhagwan Satyanaryana and to bring peace, and well being of Family.
2. Lakshmi Narayana Pooja- Performed to seek blessings of Devi Lakshmi and Bhagwan Narayana for prosperity and togetherness.
3. Rudra Abhishekh- Performed to invoke Shiva and seek his blessing for spiritual guiadance.

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