The first full moon of the English New Year is celebrated as Paush Purnima and is considered a special festival for religious and charitable activities. Performing holy baths, giving alms, and offering prayers on this day are believed to bring merit. It is believed that good deeds performed on this full moon day yield manifold positive results. This is why giving charity is considered especially important on this day. According to astrologer Anand Bhardwaj of Ujjain, performing some simple yet effective remedies on Paush Purnima can alleviate financial problems and have a positive impact on health. This auspicious day of Paush Purnima is a great opportunity for spiritual purification and bringing positive changes into one's life. Let's learn which items are considered auspicious to donate on this first full moon and what benefits are obtained from it.

According to Acharya Anand Bhardwaj, as per the Hindu calendar, the Paush Purnima tithi will begin at 6:53 PM on January 2, 2026.  The tithi will end at 3:32 PM on January 3, 2026. Therefore, according to the sunrise tithi, Paush Purnima for bathing and charity will be celebrated on January 3rd.
Religious Significance of Paush Purnima
The full moon of the first month of the English calendar is called Paush Purnima. This day is important for spiritual progress, peace of mind, and liberation from all kinds of suffering. Bathing in holy rivers on this day is believed to wash away all sins and lead to salvation. Worshipping both the sun and the moon on this day is considered especially fruitful.

1. In the scriptures, donating food grains is considered a great act of charity, so on the day of Paush Purnima, one should definitely donate rice, wheat, pulses, or any other grains. This donation ensures that there is no shortage of food and wealth in the house, and Goddess Annapurna is pleased. This donation removes poverty and brings happiness to the family.

2. Since it is winter during Paush Purnima, one should donate warm clothes, blankets, or any new clothing to the poor and needy on this day. Donating clothes brings happiness and prosperity into a person's life and earns them respect. This donation is especially meritorious on the winter full moon.

3. Serving the poor on Paush Purnima (the full moon of the Hindu month of Paush) holds special significance in the scriptures. On this day, one should donate black sesame seeds and jaggery. This donation pleases Lord Shani and Lord Surya. Donating sesame seeds removes the ill effects of Shani, and donating jaggery brings success in auspicious endeavors.

4. On the first full moon of the year, donating ghee and sweets, especially pure desi ghee and sweet items, is highly recommended. This donation pleases Goddess Lakshmi. It brings wealth and prosperity to the home and strengthens relationships.

5. In Hinduism, the cow is given the status of a mother; therefore, on this day, one should donate a cow or cow-related items such as feeding fodder to a cow or donating cow-related products like milk, curd, etc. Service and cow donation are considered the greatest acts of merit in the scriptures. This pleases all the gods and goddesses, and the person receives their desired blessings.

Things to keep in mind while donating:
Donations should always be made according to one's capacity. Donating with a sincere heart and devotion is considered good. Also, donate to a needy person so that the donation is put to good use. There should be no ego in the mind while donating.

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