Falgun Purnima 2026 Snan Daan Time: On the day of Falgun Purnima, people bathe in holy rivers and then donate. Bathing and donating on Falgun Purnima are believed to wash away sins and bring virtue. However, this year, the first lunar eclipse of the year will occur on Falgun Purnima. This lunar eclipse will be visible in India as well, resulting in a Sutak period, preventing any auspicious work from taking place during that time. Consequently, people are wondering how bathing and donating will be done on Falgun Purnima due to the lunar eclipse. What will be the timing of bathing and donating on Falgun Purnima?

When is Falgun Purnima?

According to the calendar, the full moon date of the Shukla Paksha (the bright fortnight) of the month of Falgun will begin on Monday, March 2nd, at 5:55 pm. This date will end on Tuesday, March 3rd, at 5:07 pm. Therefore, based on the rising date, bathing and donating on Falgun Purnima will occur on Tuesday, March 3rd. The Falgun Purnima fast will be observed on March 2nd.

Time of the Lunar Eclipse on Falgun Purnima

The first lunar eclipse of the year will occur on Falgun Purnima, March 3rd. According to the Drishti Panchang, the lunar eclipse will begin at 3:21 PM and end at 6:46 PM.

The Sutak period of the lunar eclipse begins 9 hours before the eclipse. Therefore, the Sutak period will begin at 9:39 AM and end with the end of the lunar eclipse. Bathing, donating, worshipping, reading, eating, sleeping, and auspicious functions are prohibited during the Sutak period.

How to bathe and donate on Falgun Purnima?
The Sutak period of the lunar eclipse on Falgun Purnima on March 3rd will begin at 9:39 AM. You have plenty of time before that; you can bathe and donate on Falgun Purnima. Brahma Muhurta is considered the best time for bathing.

Phalguna Purnima Bathing Time
The best Brahma Muhurta for bathing on Phalguna Purnima is from 5:05 AM to 5:55 AM. If you are unable to bathe during Brahma Muhurta, you can bathe at sunrise at 6:44 AM or later, but remember to do so before the Sutak period begins. After bathing, donate food, clothing, money, etc., as per your capacity.

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