This time, the Adhikmas Purnima will span two days; discover the correct dates for fasting, ritual bathing, and charitable giving, as well as the specific items for donation that yield immense spiritual merit. This time there will be Adhikamas Purnima for two days, know the exact date of fasting, bathing and donation and the donation material which gives great virtue.

In Hinduism and Vedic calendar, Purnima Tithi is considered very sacred and miraculous. On this day, there is a tradition of worshiping Lord Vishnu, the creator of the world, and Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Although all the full moons of the year are important, but in the scriptures, the full moon of Adhikamas has been called ‘Sarva Siddhidayani Purnima’ (fulfilling all desires).

Since this wonderful combination of Adhikamas (also known as Purushottam Maas or Malamas) occurs only once in every three years, the importance of this Purnima increases many times more than the normal Purnima. This year in 2026, the month of Jyeshtha is Adhikamas. In such a situation, there is a coincidence of two days regarding the full moon date of Jyeshtha Adhikamas. Let us know according to the astrologers on which day the fast will be observed, when will the bathing and donation take place and donating which special things on this day can change the fate.

Full time of Adhikamas Purnima Tithi (Purnima Tithi Timing)

According to Panchang calculations, this year the full moon date of Jyeshtha Adhikamas will remain spread for two days, due to which the date of fast and the day of bathing and donation have been fixed separately:

• Start of Purnima Tithi: From 11:57 am on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

• Completion of Purnima Tithi: On Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:14 pm.

What to do on which day? Correct dates of fasting and bathing and donation

Due to the increase and decrease in the date, the religious importance of both the days is considered differently as per the scriptures:

1. Adhikamas Purnima Vrat: 30 May 2026 (Saturday)

If you keep fast on full moon day, then 30 May 2026 It would be best to keep a fast.

• Reason: According to the rules of Hindu religion, in Purnima Vrat, there is a rule to offer Arghya to the Moon at night and worship the Moon God. Purnima Tithi will be present at the time of moon rise (moonrise) on the night of 30th May itself.

• Benefit: By doing special worship of Moon God on this day, ‘Chandra Dosh’ is removed from the horoscope, one gets relief from mental stress and happiness and peace resides in the house.

2. Adhikamas Purnima Snan-Daan: 31 May 2026 (Sunday)

According to Astrologer Narendra Upadhyay, for taking holy bath in rivers and doing charity. 31 May 2026 The day will be the best and perfect.

• Reason: The scriptures consider Udaya Tithi (the date of sunrise) as the prime date for bathing and donating. Purnima Tithi will be present at sunrise on 31st May.

• Auspicious coincidence: On this day in the sky ‘Ravi Yoga’ A very auspicious and mighty combination is taking place, which increases the results of charity a thousand times.

What to donate on Adhikamas Purnima? (Donation Items)

Donation made on the full moon day of Purushottam month provides the same virtuous results as performing many big yagyas. On this day, one must donate the following things as per one’s capacity:

Mythological beliefs and results

On the day of Adhikamas Purnima, any person who fasts with full devotion or donates, starts getting the support of his sleeping luck. Due to the blessings of Lord Janardan (Vishnu) and Goddess Lakshmi, there is never any shortage of wealth, prosperity and money in that house.