Paush Purnima 2026: Date, Tithi, Satyanarayan Puja & Moon Remedies

Paush Purnima on January 3, 2026, marks the beginning of Kalpavas. Discover the exact Purnima Tithi, Abhijit Muhurat, and the list of white items to donate for wealth.

Devotees taking a holy dip and worshipping the Sun on Paush Purnima 2026.

📅 Auspicious Timings (Muhurat)

Tithi Starts 02 Jan, 06:54 PM

Tithi Ends 03 Jan, 03:31 PM

✅ Fasting Date Saturday, 03 Jan 2026

🌕 Moonrise Time 06:12 PM

✨ Abhijit Muhurat 12:04 PM - 12:46 PM

Why is Paush Purnima Special?

🕉️ Religious Importance

Worshiping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on this day brings immense wealth. Offering water to the Sun God ensures Moksha (Salvation) after death. This day also marks the beginning of "Kalpavas" which lasts till Magh Purnima.

🇮🇳 इस दिन से ही 'कल्पवास' की शुरुआत हो जाती है। सूर्यदेव की पूजा से मोक्ष और लक्ष्मी पूजा से धन की प्राप्ति होती है।

📖 Satyanarayan Vrat

Lord Satyanarayan is the form of Truth (Vishnu). Fasting on this day promotes ethics, removes family troubles, and solves financial crises. It is about maintaining peace in the household.

🇮🇳 सत्यनारायण व्रत परिवार में आने वाली मुश्किलों को दूर करता है और नैतिकता को बढ़ावा देता है।

Simple Puja Rituals (Vidhi)

Morning: Take a bath in a holy river (or add Gangajal to your water). Wear clean clothes.
Sun Worship: Offer Arghya to the Sun God immediately after the bath.
Donation: Donate according to your capacity (food, money, clothes).
Night: Offer milk/water to the Moon and meditate. Purnima meditation yields quick results.

🤍 The "Moon Remedy" (White Donation)

If the Moon is weak in your horoscope (causing mental stress), donating white items on Paush Purnima is the ultimate remedy.

🥛 Milk 🍚 Rice 🍬 Sugar ⚪ White Clothes 🥣 Kheer 💍 Silver 🪵 White Sandalwood

🇮🇳 यदि कुंडली में चंद्रमा कमजोर हो, तो सफेद रंग की वस्तुओं (दूध, चावल, चीनी, चांदी) का दान विशेष लाभ देता है।

Frequently asked questions

Can I fast on January 2nd for Paush Purnima?

No. While the Tithi starts on the evening of Jan 2nd, the Udaya Tithi (Sunrise Tithi) is on January 3rd, 2026. Therefore, the fast and major rituals should be observed on Jan 3rd.

What is the significance of "Kalpavas"?

Kalpavas is a month-long period of austerity starting from Paush Purnima. Devotees live a simple life (often by the river Ganga), eat one meal a day, and meditate to cleanse their soul and karma.

What should I donate to remove financial blocks?

On Paush Purnima, donating Rice and Sugar (ingredients of Kheer) represents the Moon and Lakshmi. Donating these to a needy person or a temple brings financial flow and mental peace.

Is Satyanarayan Puja mandatory?

It is not mandatory but highly recommended. Doing Satyanarayan Katha on a Full Moon (Purnima) is considered 10x more powerful than regular days for removing negativity from the home.