Wed Feb 12 08:18:40 UTC 2025: ## Magh Purnima 2025: Auspicious Day for Charity and Rituals

**New Delhi, India** – Magh Purnima, falling on February 12th, 2025, is considered an auspicious day in the Hindu calendar. The full moon, occurring between February 11th (6:55 PM) and February 12th (7:22 PM), is believed to bring the blessings of all nine planets.

Observances for Magh Purnima include taking a ritual bath (preferably with Gangajal added to regular water if a sacred river is inaccessible), wearing white clothes, offering prayers to the sun, and performing charity. The article highlights the significance of donating specific items to appease different planets:

* **Sun:** Jaggery and wheat
* **Moon:** Water, sugar candy, or milk
* **Mars:** Red lentils
* **Mercury:** Green vegetables and gooseberries
* **Jupiter:** Bananas, corn, and chickpeas
* **Venus:** Ghee, butter, and white sesame seeds
* **Saturn:** Black sesame seeds and mustard oil
* **Rahu and Ketu:** Seven types of grains, black blankets, and footwear

Devotees are advised to maintain purity in their thoughts, actions, and diet throughout the day. Evening worship of Lord Shiva and offering white flowers to the moon are also recommended. Fasting is encouraged, and food should be consumed only after morning rituals.

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