🌕 Magh Purnima 2026: Is It on February 1 or February 2?

Balasahana Suresh
Magh purnima in 2026 will be observed on Sunday, 1 February 2026 — because the full moon (Purnima) tithi begins on the morning of February 1 and continues past midnight into February 2, 2026.

🧭 Key Tithi Timing (IST)

  • Purnima Tithi Begins: ~ 05:52 AM on 1 Feb 2026
  • Purnima Tithi Ends: ~ 03:38 AM on 2 Feb 2026
    Since most of the full moon day falls on February 1, the festival is celebrated on 1 February 2026.
📅 Bottom Line:
✔ Magh Purnima = 1 February 2026 (primary festival day)
✔ Purnima Tithi runs into the early hours of Feb 2 — but the celebrations and vrat are marked on Feb 1.

🌅 Sunrise & Moonrise on Magh Purnima

Here are approximate times for Magh purnima day (Feb 1, 2026) in many parts of North/central India:

  • 🌞 Sunrise: ~ 07:10 AM
  • 🌙 Moonrise: ~ 05:43 PM – 06:15 PM (varies slightly by city)
📌 Moonrise typically happens around or just after sunset, making the full moon highly visible on the evening of Magh Purnima.

🔔 Why Magh purnima Is Celebrated

Magh Purnima is the full moon day in the Magha month (Hindu lunar calendar). It holds deep spiritual importance for devotees across india and Nepal:

✨ Religious Significance

  • Marks the completion of the Magha Snan period, a sacred phase for holy dips (snan) and purification.
  • Believed to remove sins and bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment when rituals are performed with devotion.
🪔 Cultural Practices

  • Many perform Purnima vrat (fast), holy bath (snan) especially in sacred rivers like the Ganga, yamuna or at important pilgrimage centers such as Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam).
  • Charity (daan), puja (worship of Lord Vishnu, Chandra/Moon), mantra chanting, and meditation are encouraged on this day.
🙏 Regional Beliefs

  • In some regions devotees also observe Satyanarayan Puja on purnima for well‑being and harmony.
🧭 Best Time to Observe Rituals on Magh Purnima

While specific muhurats can vary by location and local panchang, here’s a helpful general guideline:

🌼 Auspicious Time Blocks

  • Brahma Muhurta (early pre‑dawn) – great for meditation & prayer.
  • Sunrise to Midday – ideal for sacred bath & puja.
  • Morning to Early Afternoon – considered the most punya/auspicious period for ritual bathing and charity.
📜 Specific sunrise, sunset, and tithi timings depend on your city — always consult a local panchang for precise muhurat details.

🌊 Magh mela & Magh Purnima

Magh purnima also coincides with the latter part of the Magh Mela, a major annual pilgrimage at Prayagraj (Allahabad)’s Triveni Sangam, where millions take a holy dip during key dates including Magh Purnima.

📌 Quick Reference

Aspect

Detail

Festival Name

Magh purnima 2026

Main Celebration Date

**Sunday, 1 Feb 2026

Purnima Tithi

Begins 05:52 AM Feb 1 → Ends 03:38 AM Feb 2

Sunrise

~07:10 AM (varies by location)

Moonrise

~06:00 PM (approx)

Key Rituals

Snan, Vrat, Puja, Daan & Meditation

 

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