Bhadrapada Purnima 2026 Date: The ritual bath and acts of charity associated with Bhadrapada Purnima take place on the full moon day (Purnima) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Bhadrapada month. If the full moon is visible on that day, the fast is observed and Goddess Lakshmi and the Moon are worshipped; otherwise, the fast and worship are performed a day earlier. During the Purnima fast, Lord Satyanarayana is worshipped in the morning, and the *Satyanarayana Katha* (narrative) is recited. Do the fast, ritual bath, and charity for Bhadrapada Purnima fall on the same day this year, or is there a difference of two days?

Bhadrapada Purnima 2026 Date
According to the Vedic calendar, the full moon tithi (lunar day) of the Bhadrapada month's bright fortnight begins at 11:06 PM on September 25. This tithi will conclude at 10:18 PM on the following day, September 26.

Based on *Udayatithi* (the sunrise tithi), Bhadrapada Purnima falls on Saturday, September 26. The ritual bath and charity associated with the festival will take place on this day. Since the moonrise for Bhadrapada Purnima also occurs on September 26, the fast will be observed on the same day. This year, there is no discrepancy between the dates for the fast, the ritual bath, and the charity.

Bhadrapada Purnima 2026 Auspicious Timing (Muhurat)
The most auspicious time for the ritual bath on Bhadrapada Purnima is *Brahma Muhurat*, which lasts from 04:36 AM to 05:24 AM. If, for any reason, you are unable to bathe during this time, you may do so at sunrise (06:11 AM) or anytime thereafter.

After the ritual bath, perform *Tarpan* (offering water) for your ancestors. Subsequently, donate items such as clothes, food grains, and fruits according to your capacity.
The *Abhijit Muhurat* for the day is from 11:48 AM to 12:36 PM. You can perform the worship of Lord Satyanarayan on Purnima during the auspicious *muhurta* (timing) between 07:42 AM and 09:12 AM. Another opportunity to perform the ritual will be available in the afternoon.
On Bhadrapada Purnima, Lakshmi Puja will take place during the *Pradosh Kaal*, which begins after sunset. Sunset on Bhadrapada Purnima will occur at 06:13 PM; the auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja begins from this moment.

Bhadrapada Purnima 2026: Moonrise

On the occasion of Bhadrapada Purnima on September 26, moonrise will occur at 5:58 PM. You should worship the Moon after performing Lakshmi Puja. Offer *Arghya* (a ritual offering of water) by mixing raw milk, flowers, sandalwood paste, and unbroken rice grains (*akshat*) into the water.

Bhadrapada Purnima Fast 2026: *Paran* (Breaking the Fast)

Those observing the Bhadrapada Purnima fast can break it (*Paran*) the following day, September 27, after sunrise at 06:12 AM. Those whose tradition requires breaking the fast only after offering *Arghya* to the Moon should conclude their fast accordingly.

Significance of Bhadrapada Purnima

Observing a fast, taking a holy bath, and performing acts of charity on Bhadrapada Purnima help cleanse sins and accrue spiritual merit. Worshipping the Moon helps alleviate *Chandra Dosha* (lunar affliction) in one's horoscope, keeps the mind calm and steady, and improves decision-making abilities. By the grace of Goddess Lakshmi, one attains wealth, prosperity, happiness, and abundance.

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