Pausha Purnima

Pausha Purnima
Observed byHindus
TypeReligious
Significancemarks the beginning of the Magh Mela
Observancesholy dip in sacred rivers, fasting, and acts of charity
2025 date13 January

Pausha Purnima is celebrated during the Pausha month of Hindu calendar. The specialty of this day is to take a dip in any holy water body. Some parts of India celebrate Pausha Purnima as Shakambhari Purnima.

Kumbh Mela traditionally begins on Pausha Purnima and continues until the end of Maha Shivaratri.

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