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The Hindu calendar for 2026 will observe a total of 13 Purnima (full moon) days, each regarded as particularly auspicious for fasting, holy bathing, charity,
and religious observances. The first Purnima (full moon) of the year 2026 will begin with Paush Purnima.
Paush Purnima Date and Auspicious Time
The Purnima (full moon) of the Paush month will begin on January 2, 2026, at 6:53 PM. And it will end on January 3, 2026, at 3:32 PM. According to the Udaya Tithi (sunrise time), Paush Purnima will be celebrated on January 3, 2026.
The Brahma Muhurta (auspicious time before sunrise) on this day will be from 5:25 AM to 6:20 AM. The auspicious time for worship is from 5:34 PM to 6:02 PM.
The moonrise will be at 5:28 PM on this day.
Paush Purnima 2026: Significance
Paush Purnima is considered an important day for spiritual cleansing and devotion. People believe that bathing on this day helps release a person from the cycle of birth and rebirth, and that the spiritual blessings gained remain with them for life. Bathing in sacred places such as Kashi, Prayag, and Haridwar is especially valued. Taking a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj is believed to lead one towards salvation. This day also marks the resolve to begin the Magh Snan.
Paush Purnima 2026: Rituals
Begin the day by bathing before sunrise and offering water to the Sun God.
Set up a clean space, place the idols of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, offer flowers, and light a ghee lamp.
Chant the Vishnu mantras while offering seasonal fruits, sweets, and items meant for charity.
Offer Panchamrit to Lord Vishnu and recite the Satyanarayan story with devotion.
End the puja with aarti of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, and distribute prasad to everyone.
Paush Purnima 2026: Mantras to Chant
It is believed chanting powerful mantras dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi can bring immense wealth and prosperity into your life.
Lakshmi Mantra for Wealth and Prosperity:
"Om Mahalakshmyai Cha Vidmahe Vishnu Patnyai Cha Dheemahi
Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat"
"Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed
Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmaye Namaha"
"Om Shreem Shreem Kamal Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed
Om Shreem Shreem Mahalakshmaye Namaha"
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