Mag Purnima 2025: Magh Purnima Mag falls on the 15th or last date of Shukla Paksha in the month. It is known as Mag Purnima or Magi Purnima. This year, Mag Purnima will be seen on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Bathing in the Ganges has special significance on this day.
Mag Purnima is considered a divine day. It is believed that on this day, the gods also land on the earth to bathe in the Ganges. The scriptures also consider the full moon as an auspicious time for bathing, charity, prayer and fasting. This is why Mag Purnima is considered the best day to take a holy dip in the Ganges.
Currently, the grand religious and spiritual program of Maha Kumbh is being held in Shragraj. On Mag Purnima, the Royal Bath (Shahi Sanen) will also be at the confluence. With a combination of Royal Bath and Mag Purnima, the number of pilgrims in the Ganges for the holy dip will significantly increase. In such a case, you can also perform Mag Purnima Bath and Puja at home by following some rules. By doing this, you will earn spiritual qualifications like participating in Maha Kumbh.
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Method of bathing and worshiping Magni Purnima at home
According to astrologers, people who are unable to travel to Shrimaraj for Maha Kumbh or to bathe in the Ganges River on Magi Purnima, they can add Gangjal to the house at home and bathe. While bathing, someone should chant the mantra, “Ganga Chaga Yamun Chawa Godavari Saraswati, Narmad Sindhu Kaveri, Jalesmin Sandhim Kuru.” If you are unable to chant the mantra, just pay attention to the mother Ganga during the bath. Bathing in this manner provides spiritual abilities similar to bathing in the Ganges.
On Magi Purnima, along with bathing, worship and charity -are also important. After bathing, first offer arghya (offering water) to the Sun God. Pour water on a basil plant. Make special prayers for Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. After prayer, donate sesame, jaggery, blankets, grains, clothes, etc. to the needy people. If you are physically healthy, you can also observe a fasting.
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