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According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Saavan is considered very special and sacred for Shiva devotees. The last date of Shukla Paksha of Sawan month i.e. Sawan Purnima (Sawan Purnima 2026) has special religious significance. On this day, worship of Goddess Lakshmi, Satyanarayan fast of Lord Vishnu and the holy festival of Raksha Bandhan are also celebrated. But this time, due to the change in the dates of Panchang and the situation of Uday Kaal, there is a big confusion among the general public as to which day the fast and bathing of Saavan Purnima should be done i.e. on 27th August or on 28th August? Due to this dilemma, there are heated discussions regarding the date among the fasting devotees and the priests. In this report, we will completely remove all your confusion and on the basis of exact mathematics of Panchang, we will tell you which is the correct and authentic date of Saavan Purnima and in which Muhurat, worshiping will prove to be most fruitful.
Exact date of Sawan Purnima 2026 and exact mathematics of Panchang
According to the Vedic calendar, the starting and ending time of the full moon date of Shukla Paksha of Saavan month is specifically kept in mind. This year (2026) the entry of Sawan Purnima Tithi is taking place in the last week of August. According to astrological calculations, Purnima Tithi is starting on 27th August and will end on 28th August. Udayatithi is considered to have special importance in Sanatan Dharma, on the basis of which fasts and religious rituals are decided. Learned astrologers say that since the auspicious combination of the value of Purnima and bathing and donation will be effective from the evening of 27th August to the afternoon of 28th August, it is important for the devotees living a family life and observing fast to take the right decision regarding the date so that the full virtue of the fast can be achieved.
Importance of bathing and donation and auspicious time
In Hindu religion, bathing in holy rivers on the full moon day, doing charity and giving food or clothes to the needy is said to have eternal results. By taking bath in Ganga or other holy rivers on the day of Saavan Purnima, all the past sins of a person are washed away and he attains health and salvation. This time, 28th August is considered to be the best day for bathing and donation because on this day, Purnima Tithi will be present at the time of sunrise. After getting up in Brahma Muhurta and taking bath, worshiping Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi and donating food and clothes to Brahmins is considered very auspicious. Those who have observed fast throughout the month of Sawan, can also conclude Udyapan or fast on this day.
Amazing combination of Raksha Bandhan and Purnima Vrat
Since the holy festival of Raksha Bandhan is also celebrated on the day of Sawan Purnima, there was a state of excitement and confusion among the people regarding this holy festival of brother-sister. According to the Panchang, it is most important to tie Rakhi at the right time by avoiding Bhadra Kaal or other inauspicious yogas. According to astrological advice, due to sunrise Vyapini of Purnima Tithi on 28th August, very auspicious and favorable Choghadiya Muhurta is being obtained on this day for worship, rituals and tying Raksha Sutra. Thus, those who are observing the fast of Sawan Purnima and listening to the story of Lord Satyanarayan can also complete their puja on 28th August. By worshiping with your family on this holy day as per the rituals, happiness, peace, prosperity and splendor reside in the house, and the immense blessings of Lord Shiva and Mother Lakshmi remain on the family throughout the year.