Magha Purnima 2026 will be observed on Sunday, February 1, 2026, marking one of the most spiritually potent full moon days in the Vedic calendar. This is a most Sacred Day of Snana (holy bath), Daan (Charity), Upabasa (Fasting), Dhyana (meditation), and Jnana (Spiritual Awakening). This is the day of 100% full moon of the year - the day of completeness and fulfillment.
The Shukla Purnima Tithi begins at 05:52 AM on February 1 and ends at 03:38 AM on February 2, with the full moon rising around 04:52 PM IST, creating one of the brightest and most visually striking full moons of the year—ideal for Chandra Darshan, Arghya, and wish fulfillment through Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Moon worship.
This alignment sun, moon, and earth create an optimum window for activation of the Ray 114 chakras. It allows conscious synchronization between lunar forces, neural coherence, and higher states of consciousness.
Observed on Sunday, February 1, 2026, Magha Purnima (also known as Maghi Purnima) falls on Magha Shukla Purnima. This auspicious day marks the culmination of the holy Magha Snan rituals, inspiring devotees to take sacred baths in rivers like the Ganga, perform charity, observe fasting, and worship of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, Chandra Devata, and Hanuman for purification, wish fulfillment, and liberation from sins through acts of daan, holy dips, and devotion.
Magha Purnima Mahamantra
ॐ माघ पूर्णिमा महोत्सवाय विष्णु देवाय नमः ।
सर्व पाप विनाशाय सर्व मङ्गल सिद्धये ॥
"Om Māgha Pūrṇimā Mahotsavāya Viṣṇu Devāya Namaḥ
Sarva Pāpa Vināśāya Sarva Maṅgala Siddhaye"
Meaning: Salutations to Lord Vishnu on the great festival of Magha Purnima. I bow for the destruction of all sins and the attainment of all auspicious success.
Magha Purnima – Sunday, February 1, 2026
Brahma Muhurta 04:33 AM to 05:24 AM
Purnima Tithi Begins – 05:52 AM on February 01, 2026
Purnima Tithi Ends – 03:38 AM on February 02, 2026
Shukla Purnima Upavasa Timings: 6:20 AM- 04:52 PM
Fasting Starts: Sunrise on February 1, 2026 (approx. 06:20 AM IST)
Fasting Ends: (After Chandra Darshana / Arghya on February 1, 2026 (after moonrise at 04:52 PM IST)
(For optimum benefits: Begin fast after morning bath and Sankalpa; break fasting in the evening after offering Arghya to the rising full moon)
What is Magha Purnima?
Magha Purnima, also known as Maghi Purnima or Magh Purnima, is one of the most sacred and auspicious full moon days in the Hindu calendar associated with the 16 Sri Amit Ray moon chakras, Lord Vishnu, and Moon. This holy day falls on the Purnima (full moon) of the Magha month, which corresponds to January-February in the Gregorian calendar.
According to Hindu scriptures, Magha Purnima holds immense spiritual significance as it is believed that taking a holy bath in sacred rivers, on this day washes away all sins and liberates the soul from the cycle of birth and death. The month of Magha itself is considered highly sacred, and performing religious activities during this month, especially on Purnima, yields manifold spiritual benefits.
On this day, the Sun's position in Capricorn (post-Makar Sankranti) and the Moon in Cancer amplify astrological harmony, making rituals especially powerful for resolving planetary afflictions, accumulating merit, and attaining peace, prosperity, and liberation from sins.
This comprehensive guide provides you with everything you need to know about Magha Purnima 2026 – from exact date and muhurat timings to detailed rituals, powerful mantras, spiritual benefits, and the sacred stories associated with this auspicious day.