Magha Purnima is a crucial day within the Hindu calendar. Magha Purnima, which is popularly referred to as Maghi Purnima, is the final and most essential day of Magha Mahina. According to Drik Panchang, today is devoted to Lord Vishnu, devotees maintain Satyanarayan Vrat and supply prayers in reverence. Many devotees take a holy dip within the sacred waters of the river Ganga.
On Magha Purnima, also called the Full Moon Day, devotees pray to the Moon God. It is believed that the month of Magha is particular for doing charity work and the final day of the month is Magha Purnima or Maghi Purnima, which can be a very powerful day of Magha Mahina. Every 12 months, the Magha Mela is held at Sangam – the confluence of three rivers, Ganga, Yamuna, and the legendary Saraswati in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Thousands of devotees collect there to participate within the Magha Mela pageant.
Magha Purnima 2024: Date And Time
Magha Purnima Date: February 24, 2024 (Saturday)
Purnima Tithi Begins: 3:33 PM on February 23, 2024
Purnima Tithi Ends: 5:59 PM on February 24, 2024
(Source: Drik Panchang)
Magha Purnima 2024: Significance
An auspicious day for fasting, donating, and distributing meals to the needy, Magha Purnima is a holy day within the Hindu calendar. All kinds of issues are given as donations on today – from meals, clothes, and ghee to fruits, and jaggery. The day additionally signifies the conclusion of the pilgrims of Kalp Wasi’s month-lengthy penance interval.  The Kalp Wasi pilgrims are believed to be probably the most trustworthy devotees on the Kumbh Mela. These pilgrims vow to stay an austere and minimalist life on the banks of the Ganga for a month.
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Magha Purnima 2024: Rituals
Every 12 months, the Magha Mela takes place at Sangam, the assembly place of the Yamuna, Ganga, and the fabled Saraswati in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Thousands of worshippers congregate to participate within the Magha Mela occasion. The Magha Purnima ceremonies embrace a sacred tub at Sangam. It is called a parv snaan. On today, devotees worship Guru Bhrasapati within the perception that the Hindu deity Gandharva descends from heaven to Sangam. It is believed that partaking within the holy dip on today can reduce one’s grief and struggling in life.
It can be believed that Ayodhya stays incomplete with out taking a shower within the holy Sarayu river. This is the rationale why numerous devotees attain Ayodhya instantly after taking a shower in Prayagraj.
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