Magha Masa 2026 in Kannada Calendar

Magha Masa or Magh month is the eleventh month in Kannada calendar. It is one of the most auspicious months for Shiva Puja. Magha Maasa is the 11th Hindu month. In 2026, Magha maasa starts on 19 January and ends on February 17 as per Kannada calendar.

Magha snana is an auspicious ritual observed during the month in many temples and holy rivers in Karnataka.

Vasanta Panchami, Ratha Saptami, Bhishma Ashtami, Bhishma Ekadasi, and Maha Shivaratri are the most popular festivals in Magha month as per Kannada calendar.

Dharmasthali Manjunatha Temple, Sri Gokarna Mahabaladeva Temple, Murudeshwar Murudeshwara temple, Polali Rajarajeshwari temple, Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple, Horanadu Annapurna temple, Kolluru Mookambika temple, Mysore Chamundeshwari temple, etc. are the most famous temples to visit during Magha masa in Karnataka. Vasanta Panchami is the most celebrated festival in Sringeri Sarada Peetham and Kolluru Mookambika temple.

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.

Major Festivals in Magha Masa 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)

Magha Masa 2026 Tithis, dates

19 January 2026 – Magha Masa Shukla Pratipada

20 January 2026 – Magha Masa Shukla Dwitiya

21 January 2026 – Magha Masa Shukla Tritiya

22January 2026 – Magha Masa Shukla Chaturthi

23January 2026 – Magha Masa Shukla Panchami | Shashti

24January 2026 – Magha Masa Shukla Saptami

25 January 2026 – Magha Masa Shukla Ashtami

26 January 2026 – Magha Masa Shukla Navami

27 January 2026 – Magha Masa Shukla Dashami

28 January 2026 – Magha Masa Shukla Ekadashi

29 January 2026 – Magha Masa Shukla Dwadashi

30 January 2026 – Magha Masa Shukla Trayodashi

31 January 2026 – Magha Masa Shukla Chaturdashi

1 February 2026 – Magha Masa Shukla Purnima

2 February 2026 – Magha Masa Shukla Pratipada

3 February 2026 – Magha Masa Krishna Dwitiya

4 February 2026 – Magha Masa Krishna Tritiya

5 February 2026 – Magha Masa Krishna Chaturthi

6 February 2026 – Magha Masa Krishna Panchami

7 February 2026 – Magha Masa Krishna Shashti

8 February 2026 – Magha Masa Krishna Saptami

9 February 2026 – Magha Masa Krishna Ashtami

10 February 2026 – Magha Masa Krishna Navami

11 February 2026 – Magha Masa Krishna Dashami

12 February 2026 – Magha Masa Krishna Ekadashi

13 February 2026 – Magha Masa Krishna Ekadashi

14 February 2026 – Magha Masa Krishna Dwadashi

15 February 2026 – Magha Masa Krishna Trayodashi

16 February 2026 – Magha Masa Krishna Chaturdashi

17 February 2026 – Magha Masa Krishna Amavasya