Magha Purnima 2025: Know the date, moonrise timings, significance, rituals, and more

It’s more significant this year because Maha Kumbh is being hosted, attracting millions of pilgrims for the sacred bath, and it began early Wednesday when they gathered in the Maha Kumbh Mela location, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath overseeing the event from Lucknow.

Magh Purnima is trending on Google Search as of February 12, 2025, highlighting the growing interest and participation in the festivities. (Screenshot)

Magha Purnima 2025: Date and Timings

Magha Purnima falls on the 15th or last day of the Shukla Paksha in the Magh month, which is why it’s also known as Maghi Purnima.

According to Drik Panchang, this year it will be observed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, with an expected moonrise at 05:59 PM, with remaining auspicious timings of the day mentioned below:

• Purnima Tithi starts: on February 11, 2025, at 06:55 PM
• The full moon date ends: on February 12, 2025, at 07:22 PM
• Vijay Muhurta: 02:27 PM to 03:11 PM

Magha Purnima 2025: Significance, Rituals, and Celebrations

Magha Purnima marks the end of the Magha month and a time for spiritual reflection and purification.

Devotees observe fasts, offer food and essentials to those in need, and perform prayers, havans, and Vedic mantra chanting.

It is also believed that taking a holy dip in rivers like the Ganga and Yamuna washes away sins.

Devotees so perform good actions and generosity to the best of their abilities throughout this sacred time and worship Lord Shiva, Vishnu, and Goddess Lakshmi to bring moksha or salvation.