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Poush Purnima (Shakambari Jayanti) on 3 Jan 2026: Auspicious Date, Significance, and Magh Snan Guide
Poush Purnima (Shakambari Jayanti) falls on Saturday, 3 January 2026, marking the Full Moon of the Poush month in the Hindu calendar. The day begins the revered Magh Snan period in North India and emphasizes gratitude, purity, and charity. Observances include early-morning snan, puja, japa, and community-focused daan, with many households performing Satyanarayan Puja. While…
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Shakambari Purnima 2026: Sacred Full Moon of Nourishment—Date, Meaning, and Traditions
Shakambari Purnima (Shakambari Jayanti) falls on January 3, 2026, the Paush Purnima full moon devoted to Goddess Shakambari as the embodiment of nourishment and seasonal abundance. The festival is especially significant in South India—Karnataka, parts of Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh—where rituals center on offering greens, grains, fruits, and water to Shakambari Devi. It concludes…
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Magh Mela 2026: Jan 3–Feb 1 at Prayagraj (Allahabad) Triveni Sangam with Sacred Snan
Magh Mela 2026 will be observed from January 3 to February 1 at the Prayag Sangam in Allahabad (Prayagraj), where devotees undertake the sacred Magh Snan at the Triveni Sangam. The observance emphasizes inner austerity, communal devotion, and service, reflecting values shared across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Key bathing observances typically include Poush Purnima,…