Magh Purnima 2026 Charity: The month of Magh, dedicated to Lord Shiva, holds great significance in Hinduism. The Vedas and Puranas describe this month as highly auspicious and fruitful. Taking a holy dip in the Ganges on the full moon day of Magh (Magh Purnima) is considered especially sacred. It is believed that bathing in the Ganges at Haridwar, considered the abode of Lord Shiva's in-laws, on this day liberates one from all sins and paves the way for salvation. It is also believed to alleviate problems related to planetary positions in one's horoscope.

According to religious texts, charity on Magh Purnima is of special importance. Donations made on this day are considered to yield manifold benefits. If a person donates according to their zodiac sign on Magh Purnima, they receive the special blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and obstacles in life gradually begin to disappear. Let's find out what items people of each zodiac sign, from Aries to Pisces, should donate on this day.

For Aries and Scorpio natives, donating red-colored items on Magh Purnima is considered auspicious. Donating red clothes, red sweets, red fruits, or other red items ensures Lord Shiva's blessings and reduces the impact of life's troubles.

Taurus and Libra natives should donate white-colored items after bathing in the Ganges on this day. Donating white clothes, milk, flour, white sweets, a crystal rosary, or barfi (a type of Indian sweet) brings the full benefits of the month of Magh and Magh Purnima.

For Gemini and Virgo natives, donating green-colored items is considered beneficial. Donating green fodder to cows, green clothes to the needy, green sweets, or educational supplies to school-going girls reduces planetary afflictions and ensures Lord Shiva's grace.

Cancer natives should donate white items associated with the moon. Donating white clothes, sugar, jaggery, white fruits, or slippers increases the favorable influence of the moon and brings the complete benefits of Magh Purnima.

For Leo natives, offering water to the sun is considered especially fruitful. Offering red fruits, wheat, millet, flowers, or everyday necessities to the needy brings auspicious planetary influences.

Those born under the Sagittarius and Pisces zodiac signs should donate yellow items. Donating yellow clothes, religious texts, yellow garlands, fruits, or vegetables strengthens the planet Jupiter and helps in completing stalled tasks in life.

For those born under the Capricorn and Aquarius zodiac signs, donating items associated with Saturn is particularly beneficial. Donating black or dark-colored clothes, blankets, iron objects, sesame seeds, or black lentils pleases the planet Saturn and brings blessings of good health.

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