Magh month or Magh mahina (January – February) is the most auspicious month for devotees of Lord Shiva. Magh mahina is the 11th Hindu month. In 2026, Magha maas starts on 19 January and ends on February 17 as per Marathi calendar.
Magh Snan is the most auspicious ritual observed during Magh mahina in Nashik and some other river bank areas in Maharashtra.
Magh Navratri, one of the Gupt Navratri, is celebrated in Magh month in some ancient temples in Maharashtra. Ganesh Jayanti or Tilkund Chaturthi is another major festival celebrated in Magh mahina by Marathi people. This festival is also known as Vara Chaturthi or Magha Ganpati Chouth.
Shukla Paksha in Magha maas 2026 – starts on 19 January and ends on February 1.
Magha Maas Krishna Paksha 2026 – begins on 2 February and ends on February 17.
Magh Shukla Chaturthi is celebrated as Sri Ganesh Jayanti. Magh Shukla Panchami is celebrated as Basant Panchami or Vasant Panchami which is very auspicious for Saraswati Puja. Rathasaptami or Surya Jayanti is observed on Magha Shukla Saptami. Bhishmashtami, Bhishma Ekadashi or Jaya Ekadasi and Bhishma Dwadasi are other auspicious days in Magh mahina. Maha Shivratri is the most celebrated Hindu festival in Magh month.
It is to note that the similar calendar is followed in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka. Hence Magh month 2023 dates are similar to Marathi calendar for Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars.
Major Festivals in Magh Mahina 2026
Friday, 23 January 2026 – Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Pooja)
Sunday, 25 January 2026 – Ratha Saptami
Monday, 26 January 2026 – Bhishma Ashtami
Thursday, 29 January 2026 – Jaya Ekadashi
Sunday, 1 February 2026 – Magha Purnima
Friday, 13 February 2026 – Vijaya Ekadashi
Friday, 13 February 2026 – Kumbha Sankranti
Sunday, 15 February 2026 – Maha ShivaRatri
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 – Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse)
Magh Mahina 2026 Tithis, dates
19 January 2026 – Magh Maas Shukla Pratipada
20 January 2026 – Magh Maas Shukla Dwitiya
21 January 2026 – Magh Maas Shukla Tritiya
22January 2026 – Magh Maas Shukla Chaturthi
23January 2026 – Magh Maas Shukla Panchami | Shashti
24January 2026 – Magh Maas Shukla Saptami
25 January 2026 – Magh Maas Shukla Ashtami
26 January 2026 – Magh Maas Shukla Navami
27 January 2026 – Magh Maas Shukla Dashami
28 January 2026 – Magh Maas Shukla Ekadashi
29 January 2026 – Magh Maas Shukla Dwadashi
30 January 2026 – Magh Maas Shukla Trayodashi
31 January 2026 – Magh Maas Shukla Chaturdashi
1 February 2026 – Magh Maas Shukla Purnima
2 February 2026 – Magh Maas Shukla Pratipada
3 February 2026 – Magh Maas Krishna Dwitiya
4 February 2026 – Magh Maas Krishna Tritiya
5 February 2026 – Magh Maas Krishna Chaturthi
6 February 2026 – Magh Maas Krishna Panchami
7 February 2026 – Magh Maas Krishna Shashti
8 February 2026 – Magh Maas Krishna Saptami
9 February 2026 – Magh Maas Krishna Ashtami
10 February 2026 – Magh Maas Krishna Navami
11 February 2026 – Magh Maas Krishna Dashami
12 February 2026 – Magh Maas Krishna Ekadashi
13 February 2026 – Magh Maas Krishna Ekadashi
14 February 2026 – Magh Maas Krishna Dwadashi
15 February 2026 – Magh Maas Krishna Trayodashi
16 February 2026 – Magh Maas Krishna Chaturdashi
17 February 2026 – Magh Maas Krishna Amavasya
paush mahina ends on which date as per marathi calender