Feb10,2024
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Celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu calendar month of Magha, which typically falls in January or February, this day is revered for its spiritual and religious importance.
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In Hinduism, Maghi Purnima is a time for holy baths, fasting, and charitable acts. Devotees believe that taking a dip in sacred rivers such as the Ganges, Yamuna, Kaveri, and others can absolve sins and lead to salvation.
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Donations made on this day, including food, clothes, ghee, fruits, and jaggery, are considered especially meritorious. It is also a significant day for worshiping deities like Lord Vishnu, who is believed to reside in the river Ganga
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Astrologically, Maghi Purnima is important as the sun and moon move to significant positions, with the sun transiting to the Capricorn constellation and the moon entering Cancer.
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For Buddhists, Maghi Purnima carries special significance as it is the day when Gautama Buddha announced his impending death, leading to an earthquake that symbolized the Earth's reaction to this momentous event.
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In Sikhism, Maghi is observed to honor the sacrifice of forty Sikhs, known as the Forty Liberated Ones, who laid down their lives for Guru Gobind Singh Ji
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The festival is not only a religious observance but also a cultural phenomenon, with varied customs across different regions of India. For instance, Tamil Nadu hosts a 'float' festival featuring decorated idols, while places like Allahabad and Prayag hold the Magha Mela
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