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In Hinduism and Vedic calendar, the full moon date of Shravan month has special spiritual and religious significance. This auspicious day is the last day of the holy month of Sawan and on this day the great festival of ‘Raksha Bandhan’, symbolizing the unbreakable love between brother and sister, is also celebrated. Along with this, there is a rich tradition of the last Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva on Sawan Purnima, the story of Lord Satyanarayan, worship of Moon God and performing ‘Janeu Parivartan’ (Upakarma Sanskar) by Brahmins. This year, there is doubt in the minds of people regarding the starting and ending time of Purnima Tithi whether the fast of Sawan Purnima should be observed on 27th August or 28th August. Let us know the exact date, auspicious time, moon darshan and complete method of worship according to the Panchang.
Sawan Purnima 2026: 27 or 28 August, when to keep the fast?
According to the calculations of the Vedic calendar, the beginning and end of the full moon date of Shravan Shukla Paksha will be as follows:
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Purnima date start: From 08:31 pm on 27th August 2026
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Purnima date ends: By 06:17 pm on 28th August 2026
Decision of fasts and festivals according to the scriptures:
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Shravan Purnima Vrat and Satyanarayan Puja: In the scriptures, the fast of Purnima is determined on the basis of both rise date and moonrise. Sunrise on Purnima Tithi as per Udayatithi 28 August 2026 (Friday) Therefore, fasting on Saavan Purnima, bathing in holy rivers, donating and worshiping on 28th August will be best and according to the scriptures.
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Festival of Rakshabandhan: The holy festival of Rakshabandhan is also due to the presence of full moon in Udayatithi. 28 August 2026 Will be celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout the country.
Auspicious time of Sawan Purnima puja and bathing and donation
There are many auspicious times for worship and charity throughout the day on 28th August 2026:
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Brahma Muhurta (for holy bath): 04:28 AM to 05:13 AM
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Amrit Kaal Muhurta: 06:45 am to 08:22 am
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Abhijeet Muhurat: 11:56 pm to 12:47 pm
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Godhuli Muhurta (Evening Puja): 06:48 pm to 07:10 pm
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Moonrise time (for Arghya): 06:50 PM (5-10 minutes difference possible in different cities)
Simple worship method of Sawan Purnima fast
Joint worship of Lord Shiva, Mother Parvati, Lord Vishnu and Chandra Dev on the day of Sawan Purnima brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life:
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Morning bath and resolution: Wake up in the morning in Brahma Muhurta and take bath with water mixed with Ganges water and wear clean white or yellow clothes and take a pledge to fast.
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Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva: Offer Ganga water, raw milk, curd, honey, Belpatra, Dhatura and ashes on Shivalinga. Chant ‘Om Namah Shivay’ and Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
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Worship of Lord Satyanarayan: In the afternoon or Abhijeet Muhurta, light a ghee lamp in front of the idol of Lord Vishnu, offer yellow flowers, Tulsi leaves and Panjiri-Panchamrit and listen to the story of Shri Satyanarayan.
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Arghya to Moon God in the evening: When the moon rises in the evening, put water, raw milk, intact and white flowers in a copper or silver pot and offer it to the Moon God with the mantra ‘Om Son Somay Namah’.
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Importance of donation: After the puja, donate food, clothes, fruits and sesame seeds to any needy or Brahmin.
Time to tie Bhadra’s Saya and Rakhi on Sawan Purnima
Special care is taken regarding the presence of Bhadra on the full moon day. According to astrological calculations, Bhadra will start on the night of 27th August and will end on the morning of 28th August. Due to this, there will be no inauspicious shadow of Bhadra to celebrate the festival of Rakshabandhan and tie Rakhi on 28th August during the day. Sisters will be able to tie Raksha Sutra on the wrists of their brothers during the auspicious Choghadiya Muhurta from morning to evening.