Paush Purnima 2026 Observed Today Under Udaya Tithi Rule

Drik Panchang places the Purnima tithi from 6:53 pm on January 2 to 3:32 pm on January 3.

Overview

The fast and public observance are set for Saturday, January 3 based on the lunar date prevailing at sunrise.
Times Now and Free Press Journal advise ritual bathing at dawn, charity, and evening worship of the Moon.
Suggested practices include a Brahma Muhurta bath, a Ganga dip where possible, Satyanarayan Katha, and offerings to Vishnu and Lakshmi.
Coverage highlights Paush Purnima as the marker for the start of the Magha month, with Prayagraj's Magh Mela beginning today.
Moonrise is listed as 5:28 pm by Times Now and 5:18 pm by Free Press Journal using Drik Panchang data, reflecting minor source differences.