Sawan Purnima 2026 in Sukarma Yoga: The final day of the month of Sawan is always considered significant for faith and worship. There is some confusion regarding the date and auspicious timing (muhurta) for Purnima this year; while the *Purnima Tithi* (full moon lunar day) begins on the morning of August 27, the festival of Sawan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 28, in accordance with *Udayatithi* (the lunar day prevailing at sunrise).

According to the *Panchang* (almanac), the *Purnima Tithi* begins around 9:08–9:09 AM on August 27 and continues until 9:48 AM on August 28. Consequently, the sequence of religious rituals associated with Purnima will commence today. Meanwhile, the morning of August 28 is considered particularly auspicious for ritual bathing, charity, and the celebration of Raksha Bandhan.

**Purnima Tithi Began Yesterday**
According to the *Panchang*, the *Purnima Tithi* commenced yesterday, August 27, shortly after 9:08 AM. It will conclude today, August 28, at 9:48 AM. Since the *Purnima Tithi* will be active at sunrise on August 28, the main festival of Sawan Purnima is observed on that day. This is why Raksha Bandhan is also being celebrated on Friday, August 28.

**Special Significance of Ritual Bathing and Charity on August 28**
Based on *Udayatithi*, Sawan Purnima is being observed on August 28. Therefore, it is considered most appropriate to perform the main ritual bath and acts of charity on the morning of August 28. Following the local *Panchang* of your city, take a bath after sunrise, wear clean clothes, and donate food grains, clothing, fruits, or essential items according to your means.
There is also a tradition of offering *Arghya* (ritual water offering) to the Moon on the day of Purnima. However, the partial lunar eclipse occurring on August 28 will not be visible in India, as the Moon will remain below the horizon during the eclipse. Therefore, there is no need to consider the eclipse as having any impact on the standard religious rituals performed in India. Perform Auspicious Tasks During Sukarma Yoga
On August 28, the *Atiganda Yoga* will prevail until approximately 7:27 AM, after which *Sukarma Yoga* will begin. In astrology, *Sukarma Yoga* is considered an auspicious alignment. Consequently, this time of day holds special significance for performing worship, making donations, and engaging in religious activities. However, please note that the timings for *Yogas* and *Muhurats* (auspicious moments) in the *Panchang* (almanac) may vary by a few minutes depending on the city.

What to Donate Based on Your Zodiac Sign?
According to astrological beliefs, donating items associated with one's ruling planet on *Purnima* (Full Moon day) can help pacify the planets. Individuals troubled by *Chandra Dosh* (lunar affliction) can specifically donate white items such as rice, milk, white clothing, or rock sugar (*mishri*).

Donations for the 12 Zodiac Signs
Aries: Donate wheat or jaggery.
Taurus: Donate rice, milk, or white sweets.
Gemini: Donating green gram (*moong dal*) or green clothing is considered auspicious.
Cancer: Donate rice, milk, or white clothing.
Leo: Donate wheat or jaggery.
Virgo: Donating green gram and green fruits is considered beneficial.
Libra: Donate rice, rock sugar, or white clothing.
Scorpio: Donate red lentils (*masoor dal*) or jaggery.
Sagittarius: Donate split Bengal gram (*chana dal*) or turmeric.
Capricorn: Donate black sesame seeds or clothing to the needy.
Aquarius: Donate black gram (*urad dal*) or sesame seeds.
Pisces: Donate split Bengal gram, bananas, or yellow-colored items.

How to Offer *Arghya* (Water Offering) to the Moon on *Purnima*?
On the night of August 28, upon sighting the moon, take a vessel filled with clean water. Add a little raw milk, unbroken rice grains (*akshat*), and a white flower to it, then offer this mixture (*Arghya*) to the Moon God. Afterward, with a calm mind, you may chant the mantra "Om Som Somaya Namah." In astrology, the Moon is considered the significator of the mind, emotions, and mental peace.

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