By Krishna Arya | Network Bharat (https://networkbharat.com)
Magh Purnima 2026 auspicious date and snan-daan muhurat: Magh Purnima is one of the most spiritually powerful full-moon days in the Hindu calendar. Observed in the sacred month of Magh, this day is especially significant for holy bathing (Snan), charity (Daan), and devotional worship. In 2026, many devotees are confused about the exact date—is Magh Purnima on February 1 or February 2?
Let’s clear the confusion and understand why February 1, 2026, holds deep spiritual importance.
📅 Magh Purnima 2026: Exact Date & Tithi Details
According to the Hindu Panchang, Magh Purnima in 2026 will be observed on Sunday, 1 February 2026.
- Purnima Tithi Begins: Morning of 1 February 2026
- Purnima Tithi Ends: Early morning of 2 February 2026
👉 Since the Purnima Tithi prevails during sunrise on February 1, that day is considered the main observance day, as per Hindu religious traditions.
🌊 Auspicious Snan Muhurat on Magh Purnima 2026
Taking a holy dip during Magh month is believed to wash away sins accumulated over lifetimes. On Magh Purnima, this merit multiplies many times.
✅ Best Time for Holy Bath (Snan)
- Brahma Muhurat: Early morning before sunrise (most auspicious)
- Snan on river banks like the Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, or at Triveni Sangam is considered extremely sacred
- If not possible, bathing at home while chanting sacred mantras is also beneficial
🕉️ Belief: A Magh Purnima snan is said to grant the same spiritual merit as performing multiple yajnas.
🎁 Snan-Daan Significance: What to Donate on Magh Purnima
Charity done on Magh Purnima is believed to bring divine blessings, prosperity, and peace.
🌾 Highly Auspicious Donations
- Food grains (rice, wheat, pulses)
- Warm clothes, blankets
- Jaggery, sesame seeds (til)
- Cow ghee, oil
- Money or essentials to the needy and saints
✨ Scriptures say: Daan given on Magh Purnima never goes in vain and returns manifold in this life and beyond.
🪔 Magh Purnima Puja Vidhi (Simple Ritual Steps)
You don’t need elaborate arrangements—devotion is what matters.
- Wake up early and take a holy bath
- Wear clean or yellow clothes
- Light a diya and incense
- Offer flowers, fruits, and tulsi leaves
- Worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi
- Recite Vishnu Sahasranama or Satyanarayan Katha
- Observe a fast (optional) and perform daan
🙏 End the day with gratitude and prayer for universal well-being.
🌕 Why February 1 Matters Spiritually in 2026
February 1, 2026, is not just a calendar date—it aligns cosmic energy, lunar power, and spiritual discipline.
- The full moon during Magh month is considered the most purifying
- Devotees who observe Kalpavas conclude their month-long spiritual practices on this day
- Saints believe prayers offered on this day reach the divine directly
- Ideal day for spiritual resolutions, meditation, and charity
This is why February 1 stands out as the true and most powerful day of Magh Purnima in 2026.
🌼 Spiritual Benefits of Observing Magh Purnima
- Cleansing of past karmas
- Mental peace and clarity
- Growth in spiritual awareness
- Blessings for family harmony and health
- Progress toward moksha (liberation)
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🔍 Final Words
Magh Purnima 2026 is a rare opportunity to reconnect with spirituality in a fast-paced world. By observing the rituals on February 1, performing snan-daan, and spending time in prayer, devotees can experience inner peace and divine grace.
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