When is Chaitra Purnima Vrat 2026? Check correct date and how to observe Purnima Vrat

Purnima also known as Full moon day is considered an extremely auspicious day to honor Moon God. People observe fast on this auspicious day and worship Lord Satyanarayan, another form of Lord Vishnu. The day falls on 15th day of the waxing Moon. This is the most significant day in Hindu religion. People perform various religious and spiritual activities on this sacred day. Devotees visit the Lakshmi Narayan temple and seek blessings.

When is Chaitra Purnima 2026?

Purnima tithi will start from 07:06 AM on April 1, 2026 and Purnima tithi will end at 07:41 AM on April 2, 2026. Chaitra Shukla Purnima Moonrise will take place on 07:07 PM on April 2, 2026.

When to observe Satyanarayan Vrat?

Devotees are advised to observe Satyanarayan Vrat on April 1, 2026.

Chaitra Purnima 2026: Significance

Satyanarayan Vrat holds a special importance in Hinduism. On this auspicious day, people observe fast from dawn to dusk and pray to Lord Vishnu. Devotees offer water to Moon God and it is believed that divine rays of Moon falls on earth on full Moon night. This day is considered sacred for engaging in a variety of religious and spiritual pursuits. Satyanarayan Vrat is believed to be performed in order to appease Lord Vishnu. This fast attracts happiness, prosperity and wealth.

Chaitra Purnima Vrat 2026: Puja Rituals

1. Take a bath first thing in the morning.

2. Clean the home, specially puja room, where you can perform Satyanarayan puja.

3. Take wooden plank and place an idol of Lord Satyanarayan and Shree yantra (a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi).

4. You can perform puja by yourself or you can invite priest to perform this puja.

5. Satynarayan puja can be done at any time.

6. Chant Om Jai Jagdish Aarti and Shree Laxmi Ramana Aarti while reciting the Satyanarayan tale.

7. One must break their fast after giving the moon water.

Mantra

• Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye..!!
• Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva..!!
• Hare Ram Hare Rame Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!