Paush Purnima 2026 Date: The Paush Purnima fast and bathing and donations are observed on the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) of the month of Paush. However, this year, the Paush Purnima fast, bathing, and donations are on different days. Paush Purnima is the first full moon of the new year 2026. After bathing on Paush Purnima, people donate food, clothing, etc., according to their capacity. This brings merit. After fasting, people worship Lord Satyanarayan, Goddess Lakshmi, and the Moon God. This is a good day to receive Lakshmi's blessings and get relief from Chandra Dosha. Let's find out when the Paush Purnima fast is. What are the dates for bathing and donating? What will be the auspicious time and moonrise time for Paush Purnima?

Paush Purnima Tithi Muhurta
According to the Drishti Panchang, the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Paush begins on January 2nd at 6:53 pm. This date will end on January 3rd at 3:32 pm.

Date of Paush Purnima Vrat

The moon is believed to rise on the full moon day for the Paush Purnima fast. Based on this, the Paush Purnima fast will be observed on Friday, January 2nd, as the full moon day on January 3rd will last until noon.

Paush Purnima Bathing and Donation Date
According to the Panchang, the Udayatithi is considered the appropriate time for bathing and donating, so the bathing and donations on Paush Purnima will be performed on Saturday, January 3rd. The Paush Purnima date begins in the evening on January 2nd, while the Paush Purnima date will be present at sunrise on January 3rd.

Paush Purnima Muhurta
On January 2nd, the Brahma Muhurta is from 5:25 AM to 6:20 AM, while the Abhijit Muhurta is from 12:05 PM to 12:46 PM. Those wishing to worship Lord Satyanarayan can do so starting at 7:14 AM during Ravi Yoga. The auspicious time on this day is until 11:07 AM.

During the Paush Purnima fast, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped during the Pradosh period. The Pradosh period begins after sunset, and sunset occurs at 5:36 PM. After that, worship Goddess Lakshmi. Ravi Yoga prevails until 8:04 PM on that day.

Moonrise Time on Paush Purnima
Moonrise time on the Paush Purnima fast is at 4:18 PM. Those observing the fast should worship and offer prayers to the moon when the moon is shining fully in the sky.

Paush Purnima Bathing and Donation Time
On January 3rd, bathing and donating on Paush Purnima will take place during Brahma Yoga and Ardra Nakshatra. Brahma Muhurta is considered auspicious for bathing and donating. The Brahma Muhurta of Paush Purnima is from 5:25 AM to 6:20 AM. However, you can bathe and donate after sunrise on that day. Sunrise will occur at 7:14 AM. On the day of bathing, Brahma Yoga is from morning until 9:05 AM, after which Indra Yoga will form. Ardra Nakshatra is from morning until 5:27 PM, followed by Punarvasu Nakshatra.

What to donate on Paush Purnima?
After bathing on Paush Purnima, it will be beneficial to donate items related to the Moon. This removes the Moon's defects in the horoscope. On Paush Purnima, you can donate rice, milk, sugar, white clothes, white sandalwood, pearl or pearl necklaces, silver, etc.

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