Falgun Purnima 2026 Snan Daan Time: The first lunar eclipse of the year is set to occur on Falgun Purnima. The Sutak period of the lunar eclipse will begin in the morning of that day, so how will bathing and donations be performed on Falgun Purnima? Let's learn about the auspicious time for Falgun Purnima, the Sutak period of the lunar eclipse, and the steps for bathing and donating on Falgun Purnima. 

If there is a lunar eclipse on Phalguna Purnima, how will bathing and donation be done?

Falgun Purnima 2026 Snan Daan Time: On the day of Falgun Purnima, people take a bath in holy rivers and then donate. Bathing and donating on Falgun Purnima washes away sins and brings good fortune. But this time, the first lunar eclipse of the year is taking place on the day of Falgun Purnima. This lunar eclipse will be visible in India as well. Due to this, a Sutak period will be observed, due to which no auspicious work will be done at that time. In such a situation, people have a question that how will bathe and donating take place on Falgun Purnima due to the lunar eclipse? What will be the time for bathing and donating on Falgun Purnima?

When is Phalguna Purnima?

According to the calendar, the full moon date of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) of the month of Phalguna 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, the bath and donation for Phalguna Purnima will take place on Tuesday, March 3rd. The fast for Phalguna Purnima will be observed on March 2nd.

Timings of Lunar Eclipse on Falgun Purnima

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

The Sutak period of a lunar eclipse begins nine hours before the eclipse. Therefore, the Sutak period will begin at 9:39 am and end with the end of the lunar eclipse. Bathing, donations, worship, reading, eating, sleeping, and auspicious events are prohibited during Sutak.

How to take bath and donate on Phalguna Purnima?

The Sutak period for the lunar eclipse on Falgun Purnima, March 3rd, will begin at 9:39 am. You have plenty of time before then to bathe and donate on Falgun Purnima. Brahma Muhurta is considered the best time for bathing.

Falgun Purnima Bathing Muhurta

The best Brahma Muhurta for bathing on the day of Phalguna Purnima is from 5:05 AM to 5:55 AM. If you are unable to bathe during Brahma Muhurta, you can do so 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.