Paush Purnima is celebrated during the Magha month of Hindu calendar. The specialty of this day is to take a dip in any holy water body. Some parts of India celebrate Paush Purnima as Shakambhari Purnima. On this day thousands of devotees perform the ceremonious bath in the sacred Ganga and Yamuna rivers. Paush Purnima is observed in the months of December-January. Paush Purnima is celebrated with great zeal all across India and on this day special rituals are held in Hindu temples in different parts of the country.
Paush Purnima 2020 Date :
Name of festival | Day | Date of festival |
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Paush Purnima | Friday | 10 January 2020 |
Paush Purnima's Time :
Purnima Tithi starts : 02:35 - 10 January 2020
Purnima Tithi Ends : 00:55 - 11 January 2020
In East India married women visit temples and holy rivers where they pray for the long life of their family members.