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News India Live, Digital Desk: As December ends and the New Year begins, there is a new wave of faith in Hinduism. we are talking Magh Month of. That month, when even in the biting cold, devotees consider it their good fortune to get up at 4 in the morning and take bath with cold water. The year 2026 is about to come, and with it the preparations for the holy bath of Magh are also about to begin.
Often there is a question in our mind that when will Magh start this time and what should we do in this month so that there is happiness and peace in the house throughout the year. Come, let’s talk openly about this today.
When is Magh 2026 starting?
According to the Hindi calendar, Magh will start with the beginning of the new year 2026. usually when Paush Purnima If it comes, then a resolution is taken to take bath in Magh from that very day. In 2026, the ‘Krishna Paksha’ of Magh month will start from the first week of January (likely around January 3 or 4) and will continue till the beginning of February.
The beginning of the real Magh Snan and Kalpvas is considered to be from the day of Paush Purnima.
Why is the month of Magh special?
old saying- “The one who lost his sleep in Magh, his luck woke up.”
It is said in religious beliefs that in the month of Magh, the gods also come to earth and reside at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati (Prayagraj). so this month ‘Month of salvation’ Is also called. During this time, worship of Lord Vishnu (who is called Madhava in this month) and Sun God has special significance.
Kalpavas: a difficult penance
You must have heard that many people go to Prayagraj and do ‘Kalpvas’. This is a very difficult fast. In this, the person has to stay away from the attachments of home and family, eat simple food at one time and sleep on the floor. It is believed that by doing this both body and soul become pure.
If you can’t go to Sangam, what to do at home? (Rituals at Home)
It is not necessary that everyone can go to the banks of Ganga. Even if you live in a flat in the city, you can earn the virtue of Magh:
- Bathing in Brahma Muhurta: Try to take bath before sunrise. Mix a little ‘Ganga water’ and ‘sesame seeds’ in bathing water.
- Tulsi worship: After bathing in the morning, definitely light a ghee lamp in front of Tulsi ji.
- Donation of sesame: Sesame seeds have great importance in the month of Magh. Eating sesame seeds and donating sesame seeds both destroy sins.
- Satvik Food: Maintain distance from meat, alcohol, onion and garlic throughout this month. Eat simple food, reduce anger and avoid lying.
The month of Magh teaches us discipline. This tells us that even by giving a little trouble to the body (by taking bath in the morning in winter) we can achieve peace of mind. So make up your mind now to welcome this holy month in 2026.
