The full moon of Paush month is called Paush Purnima. This day is considered extremely auspicious and sacred in Hindu religion. For saints and common devotees, this day is a festival of religious rituals and pilgrimage bath. It is believed that by bathing in holy rivers and donating on this day, a person gets the path to salvation. The importance of Paush Purnima has increased even more in 2025, because Mahakumbh (Mahakumbh 2025) is starting from this day.
When is Paush Purnima 2025?
Paush Purnima 13 January 2025 Is to. The first royal bath of Mahakumbh will also take place on this day. This day marks the beginning of a month of penance in the month of Magha.
Auspicious time of Paush Purnima 2025
- Paush Purnima begins: 13 January 2025, 05:03 am
- Paush Purnima ends: 14 January 2025, 03:56 am
Special puja timings:
- bathing time: 05:27 am to 06:21 am
- Satyanarayan puja time: 09:53 am to 11:11 am
- moonrise time:05:04 pm
- Lakshmi puja time: 12:03 am to 12:57 am
Religious significance of Paush Purnima
1. Importance of bathing and donating
On the day of Paush Purnima, bathing at the confluence of holy rivers, especially Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, has special significance.
- It is believed that by taking a holy bath on this day, man gets freedom from the cycle of life and death.
- The virtue of taking bath on the banks of Sangam increases manifold during Mahakumbh.
- Taking bath at pilgrimage sites like Kashi, Haridwar and Prayagraj on this day paves the way to attain salvation.
2. importance of charity
- Donation made on Paush Purnima never goes waste.
- Donating grains, clothes, and money on this day brings inexhaustible virtue.
3. Beginning of Magh Snan
On the day of Paush Purnima, bathing and penance of Magh month begins. It is a month-long religious ritual, in which bathing and meditation at dawn has special significance.
Other religious aspects of Paush Purnima
1. Shakambhari Jayanti
- The birth anniversary of Goddess Shakambhari is also celebrated on the day of Paush Purnima.
- Worshiping the Goddess on this occasion brings wealth and happiness and prosperity.
2. Satyanarayan Pooja
- Worshiping Lord Satyanarayan on the day of Paush Purnima is considered auspicious.
- This puja is done to remove the difficulties of life and to fulfill the desires.
3. Lakshmi Puja
- Worship of Goddess Lakshmi at night brings prosperity and happiness in the house.
- On this day, people worship Goddess Lakshmi for financial gain and solution to financial problems.
Mahakumbh 2025 and Paush Purnima
Mahakumbh 2025 It is starting from Paush Purnima.
- first royal bath: Will be held on 13 January 2025 at Sangam Beach.
- This bath holds great importance from religious point of view and lakhs of devotees participate in it.
- Bathing on Paush Purnima during Mahakumbh opens the door to attaining salvation.
What to do on Paush Purnima?
- Bathing,
- Take bath in holy rivers early in the morning.
- If this is not possible, then take bath at home by mixing Ganga water.
- Donation,
- Donate clothes, food and money to the needy on this day.
- Prayer,
- Worship Lord Satyanarayan and Mother Lakshmi.
- Resolution of Magh Snan,
- Take a pledge to take bath in the month of Magh on Paush Purnima.
Mythological beliefs on Paush Purnima
- day of salvation: It is said in the scriptures that religious activities performed on the day of Pausha Purnima bring peace and salvation to the soul.
- day of happiness and prosperity: Worship on this day brings happiness, peace and financial prosperity in life.
