According to the Indian calendar, the month of Magha is the eleventh lunar month and tenth solar month of the year. Magha is named because Magha Nakshatra falls on the full moon day. According to religious belief, taking bath in the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati in this month frees a person from all sins and paves the way to attain salvation. Magh month is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Shri Krishna.
Duration of Magh month 2025
Magh month 2025, Starting from 14th January to 12th February Will remain. During this time, bathing in cold water before sunrise in the morning has been given special importance. It is believed that by doing this, great pitfalls are removed and one gets the same results as Prajapatya Yagya.
Importance of bathing in the month of Magh
Importance of religious verse:
‘Maghe Nimagna: Salile Sushite Vimuktapaapastradivam Prayanti.’
This verse is proof that by taking a dip in the cool waters of Magh, a person becomes free from sin and goes to heaven. Especially, taking bath on the banks of Sangam in Prayagraj brings unending virtue.
- Importance of Kalpavas:
During the month of Magh, people in Prayagraj perform Kalpavas on the banks of Sangam. It is a special form of fasting and penance, in which the devotee observes the entire month with discipline and devotion.
- Salvation of the ancestors:
It is said that the ancestors of up to 21 clans of people who regularly bathe in Magh attain salvation. This tradition has been going on since time immemorial.
Importance of Magh month in Puranas
Padma Purana Described in:
‘Preetaye Vasudevasya Sarvapapanuttaye. Magh Snanam Prakurvit Swargalabhay Manav:’
According to this verse, taking a bath in Magha grants the blessings of Lord Vasudev and destroys all sins. It is also believed that a person who takes bath in Magha attains heaven.
rules of magh month
It is considered mandatory to follow some special rules in the month of Magh:
- Daily bath:
One should take bath before sunrise. Adding black sesame seeds to bathing water increases purity.
- Food rules:
- Eat satvik food only once a day.
- Avoid non-vegetarian and tamasic food.
- Uses of sesame:
- Use sesame paste.
- Take bath with water mixed with sesame seeds.
- Offer tarpan, havan and donations to ancestors using sesame seeds.
- Consume foods made from sesame seeds.
- Tulsi Puja:
Worship of Tulsi has special significance in the month of Magh. Offer water to the Tulsi plant daily and worship it.
- Importance of donation:
- Donate sesame, jaggery and blanket.
- Donate food and clothes to the poor.
Major fasts and festivals of Magh month 2025
| date | festival/fast |
|---|---|
| 14 January 2025 | Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan |
| 17 January 2025 | Sakat Chauth |
| 25 January 2025 | Shattila Ekadashi |
| 27 January 2025 | Monthly Shivaratri, Pradosh Vrat |
| 29 January 2025 | Maghi Amavasya, Mauni Amavasya |
| 1 February 2025 | Vinayak Chaturthi |
| 2 February 2025 | Basant Panchami |
| 4 February 2025 | Narmada Jayanti |
| 8 February 2025 | Jaya Ekadashi |
| 9 February 2025 | pradosh fast |
| 12 February 2025 | Magh Purnima, Kumbh Sankranti, Ravidas Jayanti |
Importance of Mauni Amavasya in Magh month
The day of Mauni Amavasya falling on 29 January 2025 is considered very auspicious. On this day, bathing in the Ganges, meditating and fasting in silence attain special virtues. Remaining silent is considered a symbol of self-purification.
Magha Purnima and its significance
last day of Magha month Magh Purnima It is called, which will fall on 12th February 2025 this year. This day is considered the most sacred for charity, worship and worship. By bathing in the Ganga on Magh Purnima and donating to the poor, a person is freed from all sins.
