Jyeshtha Purnima 2026

Full Date

June 29, 2026 3:09 AM – June 30, 2026 5:29 AM

Muhurat Timings in India

• Vat Savitri Vrat

  Married women observe fast and rituals praying for their husbands' long life.

  June 29, 2026 3:09 AM – June 30, 2026 5:29 AM

Introduction

Jyeshtha Purnima is observed with holy baths, fasting, and prayers, especially by married women who perform the Vat Savitri Vrat for the long life of their husbands.

Other Names

Jyeshtha Pournami, Vat Purnima

Pooja Vidhi

• Start with sunrise holy bath and cleanliness rituals.
• Offer flowers, fruits, and sweets to deities.
• Conduct worship and chanting of prayers for longevity and prosperity.
• Conclude with distribution of prasadam and communal prayers.

Rituals

• Taking holy baths in sacred rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, and Godavari.
• Observing Vat Savitri Vrat by married women.
• Performing Tarpan and charity for ancestors' salvation.
• Worshiping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi with offerings.

Regional Highlights

• Highly observed in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and parts of South India.
• Central to family bonding and longevity rituals.
• Promotes respect for ancestors and religious observances.

History

This day carries religious significance for worshiping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi and performing rituals to honor ancestors with tarpan (offering water).

Additional Information

• The festival encourages fasting, charity, and spiritual prayers.
• Community gatherings and temple events consolidate social bonds.
• Vedic hymns and scriptures are recited throughout the day.