Ashadha Purnima 2026: Dates, Rituals, and Auspicious Timings
Ashadha Purnima 2026 Date: The observance of Ashadha Purnima involves fasting, ritual bathing, and acts of charity, all occurring on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Ashadha month during the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha). Devotees engage in fasting, worship Lord Satyanarayana, and listen to sacred narratives (Katha). Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, is honored during the *Pradosh Kaal* (twilight) with offerings of water to the Moon at night. It is important to note that the fasting and rituals may sometimes take place on different days. Let's explore the date for Ashadha Purnima and the auspicious timings (*Muhurat*) for bathing and charity.
Ashadha Purnima 2026 Date
According to the Vedic calendar, the Ashadha Shukla Purnima *Tithi* (lunar day) begins on Tuesday, July 28, at 6:18 PM and ends on Wednesday, July 29, at 8:05 PM. Based on the *Udaya Tithi* (sunrise date) and moonrise, Ashadha Purnima will be observed on Wednesday, July 29.
Same Day Observance of Fasting and Rituals
Ashadha Purnima Fast and Rituals on the Same Day
This year, the *Udaya Tithi* and moonrise coincide with the Purnima *Tithi*, meaning that fasting and the rituals of bathing and charity will occur on the same day, July 29.
Auspicious Yogas on Ashadha Purnima
Ashadha Purnima 2026: Two Auspicious Yogas
On Ashadha Purnima, two beneficial *Yogas* (astrological combinations) will be present. *Priti Yoga* will be active in the morning until 11:58 PM, followed by *Ayushman Yoga*. In terms of *Nakshatra* (lunar mansion), *Uttarashadha Nakshatra* will be in effect from morning until 3:37 PM, after which *Shravana Nakshatra* will take over.
Ashadha Purnima 2026 Auspicious Timings (Muhurat)
The *Brahma Muhurat* on Ashadha Purnima is from 4:17 AM to 4:59 AM. There is no *Abhijit Muhurat* available on this day. You can perform bathing and charitable acts during *Brahma Muhurta*, but if you miss this time, you can still bathe and donate after sunrise at 05:41 AM.
The *Labh-Unnati Muhurta* (auspicious time for gain) is from 05:41 AM to 07:22 AM, while the *Amrit-Sarvottam Muhurta* (most auspicious time) is from 07:22 AM to 09:04 AM. Ritual bathing and charity can also be performed during these periods.
**Lakshmi Puja Muhurta on Ashadha Purnima**
If you plan to conduct Lakshmi Puja on Ashadha Purnima, the ideal time is during the *Pradosh Kaal* after sunset at 07:14 PM. This period is believed to help fulfill your desires.
Moonrise and Bhadra Timing
**Moonrise Time for Ashadha Purnima 2026**
For those wishing to worship the Moon and offer *Arghya* (ritual water offering), moonrise will occur at 07:21 PM. There will be no moonset on the day of Purnima.
**When is Bhadra on Ashadha Purnima?**