Magh Vrat Tyohar 2026: Magh begins on January 4th and continues until February 1st. The fasts and festivals that fall during the month of Magh hold special significance. Learn about the list of fasts and festivals in Magh, including Makar Sankranti, Basant Panchami, and Sakat Chauth.

Magha month 2026

Magh Vrat Tyohar 2026:  All the fasts and festivals falling in the month of Magh hold a very important place in the scriptures; it is a month of attaining virtue. According to religious beliefs, worshipping Lord Vishnu in the month of Magh is extremely beneficial. Sesame seeds are especially used in everything from bathing to eating. The Sun moves northward during the month of Magh. Magh will begin on January 4th and end on February 1st. Learn about the fasts and festivals falling in the month of Magh and their significance here.

Important fasts and festivals related to sesame in the month of Magha

Makar Sankranti, Shattila Ekadashi, Mauni Amavasya, Sakat Chauth, and Maghi Purnima are considered very special in the month of Magh. Sesame seeds are specially used during these festivals. It is believed that bathing with sesame seeds, donating sesame seeds, consuming sesame seeds, performing havan with sesame seeds, and applying sesame paste on these fasts are very auspicious. Along with good health, one also gains good fortune, marital happiness, and peace. 

Importance of sesame seeds

According to the Puranas, worshipping Lord Vishnu in the month of Magha liberates one from all sins and grants salvation. Bathing, donating, and offering prayers in the month of Magha bring peace to the souls of ancestors. Sesame seeds hold special significance in the worship of Lord Vishnu and ancestors. Furthermore, the cold season in Magha is extreme, and sesame seeds provide warmth to the body. Therefore, using sesame seeds during all the fasts and festivals of Magha is considered fruitful.

Fasts and festivals of the month of Magha

January 6, 2026, Tuesday Sakat Chauth

14 January 2026, Wednesday Makar Sankranti, Pongal 

14 January 2026, Wednesday Shattila Ekadashi 

January 16, Friday   Pradosh fast, monthly Shivaratri

January 18, 2026, Sunday Mauni Amavasya 

January 23, 2026, Friday  Basant Panchami

January 25, 2026, Sunday Ratha Saptami

January 26, 2026, Monday Bhishma Ashtami

January 29, 2026, Sunday Jaya Ekadashi 

January 30, Friday  Pradosh fast

February 1, Saturday, Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesh Jayanti