Paush Purnima 2026 Date: There is confusion among people regarding the date of Paush Purnima. Some people think that Paush Purnima is today, while others believe it is tomorrow. But when is Paush Purnima, today or tomorrow? Actually, the Paush Purnima tithi (lunar day) begins today at 6:53 PM and will continue until tomorrow. Therefore, people are unable to decide which day Paush Purnima falls on.

You need to understand that Paush Purnima is observed according to the Udayatithi (the tithi prevailing at sunrise), while the Paush Purnima fast is determined by the time of moonrise during the Purnima tithi, as the moon is worshipped during the Purnima tithi in this fast. Let's find out when Paush Purnima is, today or tomorrow? What is the auspicious time for Paush Purnima, the bathing time, and what donations should be made?

Correct Date of Paush Purnima
Beginning of Paush Purnima Tithi: Today, January 2nd, Friday, 06:53 PM
End of Paush Purnima Tithi: Tomorrow, January 3rd, Saturday, 03:32 PM
According to the Panchang (Hindu calendar), sunrise was at 7:14 AM today, so today the Udayatithi is Paush Shukla Chaturdashi. The Purnima tithi will begin in the evening. Tomorrow, January 3rd, sunrise will be at 7:14 AM, and the Purnima tithi will last until 3:32 PM. Therefore, the Udayatithi for Paush Purnima falls on January 3rd. Based on this, Paush Purnima is on January 3rd, Saturday. The bathing and donation rituals for Paush Purnima will also be performed on January 3rd.

Now, for those who observe the Purnima fast, the moon must be visible during the Purnima tithi because they have to offer Arghya (water offering) to the moon at night. In this case, on January 3rd, moonrise will be at 5:28 PM, but the Purnima tithi ends before that, at 3:32 PM. In this situation, the moonrise during the Purnima tithi occurs today, January 2nd, at 4:18 PM. Therefore, the Purnima fast is today. Arghya will be offered to the moon tonight. 

Paush Purnima Auspicious Timings
On January 3rd, you should take your Paush Purnima bath during the Brahma Muhurta. The Brahma Muhurta is from 05:25 AM to 06:20 AM. The Brahma Muhurta is considered the most auspicious time for bathing. You can also take the Purnima bath after the Brahma Muhurta; there is no restriction.

The auspicious time for Paush Purnima, the Abhijit Muhurta, is from 12:05 PM to 12:46 PM. The Pratah Sandhya Muhurta is from 05:53 AM to 07:14 AM. The auspicious and excellent time is from 08:32 AM to 09:50 AM. You can perform charity during this time. Giving donations after bathing brings merit.

What to donate on Paush Purnima?
Paush Purnima is associated with the moon. Therefore, after taking your Paush Purnima bath, you can donate rice, milk, sugar, white clothes, white sandalwood, silver, pearls, etc., according to your capacity. You can also donate warm clothes, blankets, grains, fruits, Shiva Chalisa, etc. Donating on Paush Purnima strengthens the moon in your horoscope and removes lunar defects.

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