Magha Purnima
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Maghi Purnima, also known as Magha Purnima, is the full moon day of the Hindu calendar month of Magha.[1] It falls in January or February in the Gregorian calendar. During this time period, the Kumbh Mela is held every twelve years, and the Magh Mela is held on an annual basis at the confluence of three rivers or Triveni Sangam all around north India.[2][3]
Kaaw Punim
[edit]Kashmiri Hindus of Jammu and Kashmir celebrate this day as Kaaw Punim (lit. 'Purnima of the crow'), where they offer rice to crows as prasad.[4] Gangabal Lake, a high-altitude Himalayan glacial lake, is invoked during the rituals of Kaw Punim.[5][6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Magha Purnima 2023: Know The Rituals And Significance". NDTV.com.
- ↑ "Culture & Heritage | District Prayagraj, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India". Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ Ruback, R. Barry; Pandey, Janak; Kohli, Neena (1 June 2008). "Evaluations of a sacred place: Role and religious belief at the Magh Mela". Journal of Environmental Psychology. 28 (2): 174–184. doi:10.1016/j.jenvp.2007.10.007. ISSN 0272-4944.
- ↑ Renubala (2 February 2026). "Magh Mass Purnima Celebrated with Religious Fervour at Nagrota Jagti". Gulistan News.
- ↑ Nehru, Raj; Gariyali, C.K. (2022). Kathasatisagar. Repro India Limited. ISBN 9789394534353.
- ↑ Bakshi, S.R. (1997). Kashmir: History and People. Sarup. p. 99.
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