Magha Masa is the 11th month in a traditional Hindu Telugu calendar followed in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Magh Masa 2026 starts on January 19, 2026 and ends on February 17. Vasant Panchami, Shri Panchami, Ratha Saptami, and Shivratri are observed in the Magha month.
Sankatahara Chavithi dedicated to Vinayaka in Magha Masam 2026 is on February 5, 2026 – Moonrise or Chandrodaya is at 9:16 PM – Indian Standard Time.
Telugu Magha Masa Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha
Magha Masa 2026 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from January 19 to February 1, 2026.
Telugu Magh Maasa 2026 Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from February 2 to Feb 17, 2026.
Ekadasi Fasting Dates in Telugu Magha Masam are:
Jaya Ekadashi – January 29
Vijaya Ekadashi – February 13
Pradosham Fasting Dates in Telugu Magha Masa 2026 are:
Pradosh – January 30
Pradosha – February 14
Purnima in Telugu Magha Masa
Magh Purnima or Full moon day is on February 1, 2026
The Purnima begins at 5:53 AM on February 1 and ends at 3:39 AM on February 2.
Purnima Vrat is on February 1.
Amavasya in Telugu Magh Masa
Magha Masam Amavasya or No moon day is on February 17, 2026
The Amavasi begins at 5:34 PM on February 16 and ends at 5:31 PM on Feb 17.
The dates of important festivals and auspicious days in Telugu Margasira Masa are:
Vasant Panchami and Shri Panchami – January 23
Ratha Saptami – January 25
Bhishma Ashtami – January 26
Bhishma Dwadashi – January 30
Sita Jayanti - February 10
Bhishma Dwadashi – January 30
Sita Jayanti - February 10
Shivratri – February 15
Note – Magh month in North Indian calendars begins on January 3 and ends on February 1, 2026.
Note – Magh Month in Marathi, Gujarati and Kannada calendar is similar to Telugu Calendar.
Next month in Telugu calendar is the Phalguna Masa.