Magh month, or Magh Mahina, is the 11th month in a traditional Marathi calendar followed in Maharashtra. Magh Month 2026 in Marathi calendar is from January 19, 2026 and ends on February 17. The important festivals in the month include Ganesh Jayanti (January 22), Vasant Panchami (January 23), Ratha Saptami (January 25) and Shivratri on February 15, 2026.
Sankashti Chaturthi monthly fasting dedicated to Ganesha in Magh Mahina is on February 5, 2026 – Moonrise or Chandrodaya is at 9:16 PM – Indian Standard Time.
Magh Mahina Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha
Magh Mahina 2026 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from January 19 to February 1, 2026.
Magh Month 2026 Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from February 2 to Feb 17, 2026.
Purnima or full moon in Marathi Magh Mahina in 2026
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 Magh Mahina 2026 in Marathi Calendar
Magh 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.
Marathi Magh Mahina 2026 Ekadasi
Jaya Ekadashi – January 29
Vijaya Ekadashi – February 13
Magh Mahina 2026 Pradosh
Pradosh – January 30
Pradosha – February 14
Dates of important festivals and auspicious days in Marathi Magh Month
Til kund Chaturthi – January 22
Ganesh Jayanti – January 22
Ganesh Jayanti – January 22
Vasant Panchami and Shri Panchami – January 23
Ratha Saptami – January 25
Bhishma Ashtami – January 26
Bhishma Dwadashi – January 30
Shivratri – February 15
Shivratri – February 15
Note – Magh Mahina in North Indian calendars begins on January 3 and ends on February 1, 2026.
Note – Magh Month in Telugu, Gujarati and Kannada calendar is similar to Marathi Calendar.
Next month in Marathi calendar is the Phalgun Month or Falgun Mahina.