Ashadha Purnima 2026 Date: The fast, ritual bathing, and charity associated with Ashadha Purnima take place on the full moon day (Purnima) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Ashadha month. On this day, devotees observe a fast, worship Lord Satyanarayana, and listen to the sacred narrative (Katha). During this observance, Goddess Lakshmi—the deity of wealth and prosperity—is worshipped during the *Pradosh Kaal* (twilight period), and *Arghya* (offering of water) is offered to the Moon at night. Sometimes, the fast and the ritual bathing/charity fall on different days. Let us find out when Ashadha Purnima falls and the auspicious timings (*Muhurat*) for the ritual bath 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. It concludes on Wednesday, July 29, at 8:05 PM. Based on the *Udaya Tithi* (sunrise date) and moonrise, Ashadha Purnima falls on Wednesday, July 29.

Ashadha Purnima Fast and Rituals on the Same Day
This year, the *Udaya Tithi* and moonrise time for Ashadha Purnima coincide with the Purnima *Tithi* itself. Consequently, the fast and the rituals of bathing and charity will both take place on the same day, July 29.

Ashadha Purnima 2026: Two Auspicious Yogas
Two auspicious *Yogas* (astrological combinations) are forming on Ashadha Purnima. *Priti Yoga* will form in the morning and last until 11:58 PM, followed by *Ayushman Yoga*. Regarding the *Nakshatra* (lunar mansion), *Uttarashadha Nakshatra* prevails from the morning until 3:37 PM, after which *Shravana Nakshatra* begins.

Ashadha Purnima 2026 Auspicious Timings (Muhurat)
On Ashadha Purnima, the *Brahma Muhurat* is from 4:17 AM to 4:59 AM. There is no *Abhijit Muhurat* on this day. On this day, you may bathe and perform acts of charity during *Brahma Muhurta*; however, if you are unable to wake up at that time, you can still bathe and donate after sunrise (05:41 AM).

The *Labh-Unnati Muhurta* (auspicious time for gain and progress) on Ashadha Purnima is from 05:41 AM to 07:22 AM. The *Amrit-Sarvottam Muhurta* (the most auspicious time) on that day is from 07:22 AM to 09:04 AM. You may also perform the ritual bath and charity associated with Ashadha Purnima during these times.

**Lakshmi Puja Muhurta on Ashadha Purnima**
If you wish to perform Lakshmi Puja on Ashadha Purnima, the *Pradosh Kaal* period following sunset (07:14 PM) is considered ideal. Performing Lakshmi Puja during this time can help fulfill your wishes.

**Moonrise Time for Ashadha Purnima 2026**
For those wishing to worship the Moon and offer *Arghya* (ritual water offering) on ​​Ashadha Purnima, moonrise will occur at 07:21 PM. There is no moonset on the day of Purnima (full moon).

**When is Bhadra on Ashadha Purnima?**
This year, *Bhadra* will occur in the morning on Ashadha Purnima. It will begin at 05:41 AM and conclude at 07:14 AM. During this period, *Bhadra* will reside in *Patala Loka* (the netherworld). Ritual worship, bathing, and charity can be performed during this time without any restrictions.

**Significance of Ashadha Purnima**
Bathing and performing charity on the occasion of Ashadha Purnima helps cleanse sins and accrue spiritual merit (*Punya*). Offering water (*Tarpan*) to ancestors pleases them; one can also bring happiness to ancestors by performing *Shraddha* and *Pind Daan*. Observing a fast and performing worship on Ashadha Purnima leads to an increase in wealth, happiness, and peace, and helps alleviate *Chandra Dosha* (lunar affliction) in one's horoscope.

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