Paush Purnima Dates

Paush Purnima

1 occurrence in 2026The full moon of Pausha, marking the start of the Magh Snan tradition — observed with a sacred river bath.

1 occurrence in 2026 — The full moon of Pausha, marking the start of the Magh Snan tradition — observed with a sacred river bath.

December 2026

24December 2026, Thursday

Pausha Purnima

Pausha, PurnimaBegins: 10:48 AM, Dec 23Ends: 06:58 AM, Dec 24

Purnima

24December 2026, Thursday

Pausha Purnima

Purnima

Pausha, PurnimaBegins: 10:48 AM, Dec 23Ends: 06:58 AM, Dec 24

About Paush Purnima

The full moon of Pausha, marking the start of the Magh Snan tradition — observed with a sacred river bath.

Classical Muhurta Details

Nature & Epithet

15th. POORNIMA (Saumya Prada: bestows soberness). Tutelary Lord (Adhidevta): Moon (Chandra) according to Muhurt Chintamani. Another opinion: Shukla Paksha - Chandra. Brihat Samhita gives Vishvadeva.

Works Allocated

All Manglik works, religious rituals, Yagyas, peaceful and Paushtik works, Pratishta, temple, marriage, painting, sculpture, art, ornaments, house, war.

Prohibited Works & Foods

Sex, oil massage and Upnayana are strictly prohibited. Food donated by others should not be taken on Full Moon. Gambling is prohibited. Nitya Anadhyaya Tithi.

Classifications & Attributes

Nandaadi Group: Poorna Tithi (Ruler: Jupiter). Shukla Paksha Name: Saumya.
Eye Status: One-eyed Tithi in Shukla Paksha; Blind Tithi in Krishna Paksha.
Family Group: Akul Tithi.
Amrit-Ghatis: 53rd to 56th Ghati (20h 48m to 22h 24m from start; Moon-Sun arc diff: 178°24'00" to 179°12'00").
Vish-Ghatis: 9th to 12th Ghati (3h 12m to 4h 48m from start; Moon-Sun arc diff: 169°36'00" to 170°24'00").
Prohibited Durations: Tithi Gandanta at ending 24 minutes. Tithi Kupam at 32nd Ghati. Parva Tithi.
Maas Shunya / Dagdha: None.
Vaar Dagdha: Sunday (Daivygya Ramdeen).
Tithi-Shunya Nakshatra / Lagna: None.
Malefic Ascendants: Taurus, Capricorn / Aquarius (Poorna Tithis).
Ghaat Tithis: Ghaat for Taurus, Virgo, Pisces Janma Rashis. Malefic for Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces.
Special Yogas: Saturday (Ratnakur Yoga).
Directional Shoola & Yogini: Dik Shoola: NW/NE; Yogini: NW/NE.