Paush Purnima is the Full Moon day in Paush Month as per Hindu calendar. In 2026, Paush Purnima date is January 3.
Paush Purnima is also known as Shakambari Purnima. It marks the end of Shakambari Navratri. It is also celebrated as Shakambari Jayanti.
Paush Purnima is also celebrated as Pushyabhishek Yatra in Sri Krishna Temples. ISKCON Temples all around the world & Madhura and Vrindavan Temples in Brajbhumi celebrate this festival with utmost fervor.
Magh Snan also begins on Paush purnima day. Paush Purnima marks the end of Paush Month in North Indian Hindi calendar.
The full moon (Purnima) tithi begins at 6:53 PM on January 2, 2026, and ends at 3:32 PM on January 3, 2026. This day marks the full moon of the Paush month and signifies the beginning of the Magha month in the Hindu lunar calendar.
Paush Purnima is considered highly auspicious for spiritual activities including taking holy baths in sacred rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, and Godavari, which are believed to wash away sins and grant liberation. Devotees also worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Shakambari on this day. Rituals such as fasting, charity, offering water (Tarpan) to ancestors, and performing Lord Surya worship are observed. The day is especially important for participating in religious bathing events at pilgrimage sites like Prayagraj and Varanasi.
In summary, Paush Purnima 2026 on January 3rd is a significant full moon day for spiritual purification, worship, and starting the month of Magha with devotion and auspicious rituals.