Magh Purnima 2025: 11th Or 12th February, When Is Maghi Purnima? Check Correct Date, Significance And Rituals

Magh Purnima 2025: Maghi Purnima or Magh Purnima, the full moon day in the Hindu month of Magh, holds great religious and spiritual significance. On this auspicious day, devotees engage in virtuous activities like bathing, charity and chanting, which are believed to yield fruitful results. The Magh snan, which commences from the full moon of Paush month, culminates on Maghi Purnima. According to Sanatan Dharma, taking a bath during this period is believed to invoke Lord Krishna's blessings, leading to happiness, prosperity, progeny and salvation. This sacred ritual is a key highlight of the Mahakumbh celebrations.

Check out the correct date, significance and rituals associated with this sacred day below:

Magh Purnima 2025: 11th Or 12th February, When Is Maghi Purnima? Check Correct Date

This year, Magh Purnima will be celebrated on 12th February 2025, Wednesday. Purnima tithi will begin at 06:55 PM on 11th February 2025 and end at 07:22 PM on 12th February 2025.

Taking a sacred dip in holy rivers on the sacred occasion of Maghi Purnima holds immense spiritual significance. (Image Source: Canva) 

Magh Purnima 2025: Significance And Rituals

The Magh month is considered one of the most sacred periods in the Hindu calendar. It is during this time that the renowned Kumbh Mela and Magha Mela take place at Triveni Sangam in Prayag. Maghi Purnima, the last day of the Magha month, is particularly auspicious, marking the conclusion of this sacred period.

Magha Purnima is often referred to as a 'bathing festival' across India. Devotees take a sacred bath in holy rivers and lakes, such as the Ganga, Yamuna, Kaveri and Pushkar Lake. This ritual is believed to hold great religious significance, and many people observe fasts, offer alms and perform other charitable acts on this day. Additionally, Magha Purnima is also significant in Buddhism, as it is believed to be the day when Gautam Buddha announced his impending death.

On Magha Purnima, devotees worship Lord Vishnu, offer prayers and donations and participate in various religious ceremonies. They also pay respects to their ancestors, offering libations and performing Havan at Prayag. The day is filled with vibrant festivities, including the 'Float' festival celebrated at Madurai in Tamil Nadu.

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