Purnima in February 2013 is Magh Purnima (Full Moon day in Magh month) in Hindu calendar. Purnima February 2013 date is 25 February. It is also known as Maha Maghi.
In Tamil Nadu, it is celebrated as Masi Magam or Masi Maham. Magh Snan ends on Magha Purnima day in North India. It marks the end of Magh month in North Indian Hindi calendars and it is the last day of Shukla Paksha in Magha month in Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, and Kannada calendars.
In 2013, Maghi Purnima has great significance as it falls during Maha Kumbh Mela of Allahabad Prayag Sangam.
Pitru Tharpan is performed on Magh Purnima in Prayag Sangam, Varanasi, Gaya, Rameshwaram, and Kumbakonam (Tamil Nadu). Magha Purnima is celebrated with gusto in Antarvedi and Draksharamam (Andhra Pradesh). Goddess Parvati and Bruhaspati (Guru graham) are worshipped on Magha Purnima.
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chandra kiraganam 25 april 2013 rameshwaram temple end time