The day of Magh Purnima is considered a special festival of religion, faith and charity in Indian culture. On this day, bathing in the Ganges, giving charity and worshiping Lord Vishnu brings purity and spiritual progress in life. This time Magh Purnima is even more special because this time Magh Purnima is falling in the special period of Maha Kumbh being organized in Prayagraj after 144 years.
Date and auspicious time of Magh Purnima
This time Magh Purnima will start on 11 February 2025 at 6:55 pm; which will end the next day on 12 February at 7:22 pm. Udayatithi is recognized in Hinduism. Therefore Magh Purnima will be celebrated on 12 February 2025.
Importance of Magh Purnima
By bathing in the Ganges and giving charity on the day of Magh Purnima, a person becomes free from all types of sins. This day is considered very fruitful from religious and spiritual point of view. It is mentioned in the Puranas that the person who takes bath, chants and donates daily in the month of Magh, becomes entitled to salvation. Fasting and worship of Lord Vishnu have special significance on this day.
This time the bath of Magh Purnima is being considered special especially at the Triveni Sangam of Prayagraj because the religious significance of this period coming after 144 years has increased even more.
Importance of Donation
Donation on Magh Purnima has special significance. The donation given on this day provides manifold virtuous results. It is said in the scriptures that giving donation brings happiness, prosperity and peace in a person’s life. The principle of “Daanam Pratipalayat” should be adopted on this day.
The act of donation or giving helps a person to get rid of the sorrows of material life and attain peace of mind, transcendental bliss, which is necessary to attain salvation. Donation always bears fruit and makes a person happy, wealthy and opulent. The spirit of donation should be in the mind of every person. Whether a person earns less or more money, everyone should donate according to their capacity.
Donation has the highest importance in Indian culture; it is considered a major source of virtue and blessings. In the scriptures, donation is considered the best deed, because apart from doing good to the society, it also causes purification of the soul.
In the Shrimad Bhagwat Gita, Lord Shri Krishna has explained the importance of donation by saying
दातव्यमिति यद्दानं दीयतेऽनुपकारिणे।
(Daatvyamiti Yaddanam Diyate’Anupkarine.)
देशे काले च पात्रे च तद्दानं सात्त्विकं स्मृतम्।।
(Deshe Kale Cha Patre Cha Taddanam Sattvikam Smritam.)
That is, the donation which is given without any purpose, without any selfishness and selflessly, is called Sattvik donation.
This donation should be according to the time, place and person in which it is suitable. Lord Shri Krishna has told Partha the characteristics of Sattvik donation and told that the real value of donation is when it is done without any expectations and selfishness.
It is said in Manusmriti-
यज्ञदानतपःकर्म नित्यं सम्प्रतपस्विन:।
(Yagyadanatapahkarma nityam sampratapasvinah.)
आधारं श्रद्धया युक्तं तं दानं धर्मनिष्ठितम्॥
(Aadhaaram shraddhaya yuktam tam daanam dharmnishitam॥)
That is, donation should be done with devotion and devotion, only then it is righteous in the true sense.
Donation not only increases the virtue of the giver, but it also generates a feeling of cooperation and sympathy in the society, which brings positive change in the society.
Donate these things on Magh Purnima
Donation of food on Magh Purnima is considered the best. By donating on this day, become a part of virtue by cooperating in the service project of providing food to the devotees who have come to bathe and purify themselves in Mahakumbh Prayagraj.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: When is Magh Purnima 2025?
A: In the year 2025, Magh Purnima will be celebrated on 12 February.
Q: Magh Purnima is dedicated to which God?
A: Magh Purnima is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Q: What things should be donated on Magh Purnima?
A: Food should be donated to the needy on Magh Purnima.
