Ashada Purnima: The Sacred Beginning of Chaturmasya for Hindu Sannyasis Ashada Purnima, occurring in the Hindu month of Ashada (June-July), stands as one of the most spiritually significant days in the Hindu calendar, particularly for sannyasis and yatis—the renunciate monks who have dedicated their lives to spiritual pursuits. Also known as Guru Purnima or Vyasa Purnima, this auspicious full moon day marks the commencement of Chaturmasya, a sacred four-month period of intensified spiritual practice and self-discipline that continues until Kartik Purnima. The Divine Connection with Sage Vyasa The reverence for Ashada Purnima is deeply rooted in Hindu tradition as it celebrates the birth anniversary of Maharshi Veda Vyasa, the legendary sage who compiled the Vedas, authored the Mahabharata, and systematized the vast ocean of Vedic knowledge for the benefit of humanity. Vyasa is considered the Adi Guru, the original preceptor of Hindu dharma, and his contribution to preserving and tra...

Naulin Bhadrakali Jatra: The Sacred Festival of Devotion, Protection and Community Harmony The Naulin Bhadrakali Jatra is one of the most revered religious and cultural festivals celebrated in Budhanilkantha, Nepal. Centered around the ancient Naulin Bhadrakali Temple situated on the eastern bank of the Chunikhel Dhobi Khola River, this vibrant festival honors Bhagavati Bhadrakali, a powerful manifestation of Adi Shakti, the Divine Mother. Naulin Bhadrakali Jatra of Budhanilkantha 2027 date is May 20. Celebrated annually during Baisakh Purnima, the festival brings together devotees from Budhanilkantha and neighboring communities in a grand expression of faith, gratitude, and collective worship. The Jatra is not merely a public celebration; it is a sacred spiritual observance that reflects the enduring Hindu tradition of Shakti worship, emphasizing divine protection, courage, prosperity, and the triumph of dharma. Bhadrakali in Hindu Tradition Bhadrakali is revered as a benevo...

Magha Purnima and the Teru Malleshwara Jatra at Hiriyur: A Living Tradition of Bhakti The Teru Malleshwara Temple in Hiriyur, located in Karnataka's Chitradurga region, stands as an enduring symbol of the spiritual and cultural heritage of the Vijayanagara period. Dedicated to Malleshwara, a revered form of Shiva, the temple has for centuries drawn devotees who seek divine blessings, inner purification, and spiritual upliftment.  Teru Malleshwara Jatra 2027 at Hiriyur is from February 20. Among the temple's most important religious observances is the Teru Malleshwara Jatra, a grand annual festival celebrated over the course of a week beginning on Magha Purnima, the full moon day of the sacred month of Magha, which usually falls during January or February. The festival is one of the most significant spiritual gatherings in the region and reflects the deep-rooted Shaiva traditions of Karnataka. Spiritual Importance of Magha Purnima In Hindu tradition, the month of Magha is...

The ancient Keezhvelur Kediliappar Shiva Temple, situated in Kilvelur in Tamil Nadu, is a revered Shaiva kshetra that has been a center of worship for centuries. Dedicated to Kediliappar, a sacred form of Shiva, the temple is deeply connected with the devotional traditions of Tamil Shaivism and continues to attract devotees throughout the year. Among its many religious observances, the Chithirai Pournami Festival stands as the most significant and spiritually uplifting celebration. Chithirai Pournami festival 2027 date is April 20. Chithirai Ekadina Festival This one-day celebration is conducted with special pujas, abhishekams, and processional worship. The festival emphasizes devotion, self-discipline, and participation in temple service. Significance of Chithirai Pournami Chithirai Pournami, observed on the full moon day of the Tamil month of Chithirai (April-May), is considered highly auspicious in Hindu tradition. The full moon symbolizes spiritual illumination, purity, and...

Paush Purnima: The Sacred Winter Full Moon of Vishnu Worship Paush Purnima, the full moon day occurring in the Hindu month of Paush (December-January), holds immense spiritual significance in Hindu tradition. This auspicious day is dedicated primarily to the worship of Lord Vishnu, the preserver and sustainer of the universe, along with Indra, the king of celestial beings, and Brihaspati, the divine guru of the gods. The observance of Paush Purnima is believed to bestow prosperity, spiritual merit, and divine blessings upon devotees who perform the prescribed rituals with devotion and sincerity. Paush Purnima 2026 date is January 3. The ritual can be performed on January 2 night too. Scriptural Foundation and Significance The importance of Purnima or full moon days in Hindu spiritual practice is well established in sacred texts. The Bhagavad Gita emphasizes Lord Krishna's connection with the lunar cycle when He declares, "Among the stars, I am the moon" (10.21). The fu...

Divine Manifestation of the Mother: The Sacred Observance of Ambaji Prakat Utsav The Day of Divine Appearance Ambaji Prakat Utsav is celebrated on Paush Purnima, the full moon day in the month of Paush as per the traditional Hindu lunar calendar. This sacred day marks the divine appearance of Goddess Ambaji, also revered as Shakambari Devi, in her radiant and benevolent form. Ambaji Prakat Utsav 2027 date is January 22. The celebration holds special significance in Gujarat and Rajasthan, where devotees gather in large numbers at Ambaji temples to offer prayers, perform rituals, and express gratitude to the Divine Mother for her eternal protection and grace. Scriptural Significance and Divine Symbolism According to Hindu tradition, the Goddess represents the Adi Shakti — the primordial energy from which all creation emanates. The Devi Bhagavata Purana describes her as “the one who nourishes and sustains all beings” (Devi Bhagavata Purana, 1.8.12). On Paush Purnima, it is be...

Observed on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashwin (September – October), Sharad Purnima is of great significance to Krishna Devotees. Sharad Purnima 2026 date is October 25 as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar – India Standard Time. Sri Krishna, Radha, and Gopis of Vrindavan performed Ras Lila on the Sharad Poonam day. Yet another importance of the day is that moon is closest to earth on the day. Significance of Sharad Purnima There is also a close connection between the moon and the Sharad Purnima day – the moon is believed to be close to the earth on the day and it is believed that moon’s rays contain nourishing elements. People believe that as the moon is nearest to the earth on the day and as moon’s rays has several curative properties it will be helpful to human beings. So people spend the evening under moonlight. Chandra, the moon god, is associated with herbs and medicine in Hinduism. Ras Lila and Bhakti  The showering of Bhakti Raas ...

Hunnime dates and time in 2026 based on Hindu calendar and Indian Standard Time. Hunnime Vrat 2026 dates along with time can be found below. Hunnime is the full moon day in traditional Hindu Kannada calendar. Hunnime 2026 Dates January 3, 2026, Saturday. Paush Masa Hunnime. T ime is from 6:54 PM on January 2 to 3:33 PM on January 3.  Hunnime Vrat or Fasting is on January 2. Shakambari Hunnime is observed on Jan 3 February 1, 2026, Sunday. Magh Hunnime. Time is from 5:53 AM on Feb 1 to 3:39 AM on  February 2.  Hunnime Vrat or Fasting is on February 1. March 3, 2026, Tuesday. Falgun or Phalgun  Hunnime T ime is from 5:56 PM on March 2 to 5:08 PM on March 3.  Hunnime Vrat or Fasting is on March 2 April 2, 2026, Thursday.  Chaitra Hunnime Time is from 7:06 AM on April 1 to 7:42 AM on April 2.  Hunnime Vrat or Fasting is on April 1. May 1, 2026, Friday.  Vaishakh Hunnime - Buddha ...

Kaumudi Puja, or Koumudi Utsav, is observed during the full moon day in Ashwin month (September – October) in western and eastern parts of India . Kaumudi Puja 2026 date is October 25. The ritual is popularly known as Kojagari Lakshmi Puja and Kojagiri Poornima.  Koumudi means moon light and the festival and puja is held during the night of Ashwin Purnima. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped during the night on the day. There is a popular belief that the moon, or Chandra, is closest to earth during the Ashwin Purnima period. The rays of the moon are believed to have curative properties and it is believed that spending time in the moonlit night on the day will help in curing several diseases. The day is observed as Sharad Purnima in many regions.

In Hinduism, full moon days, known as "Purnima" or "Pournami," are considered highly significant and auspicious. The importance of full moon days in Hinduism is multifaceted and can vary depending on the context, traditions, and regional beliefs. Here are some of the general aspects of the importance of full moon days in Hinduism: Religious Observances: Full moon days are associated with various religious observances and rituals. Many Hindus use these days to worship and make offerings to deities. For example, people might visit temples, perform pujas (ritual worship), and offer prayers on full moon days. Fasting: Fasting is a common practice on full moon days. Devotees often observe fasts as a form of penance or to seek spiritual blessings. They may abstain from certain foods and engage in prayers and meditation. Charity and Acts of Compassion: Giving to the less fortunate is considered a meritorious act in Hinduism. Full moon days are often chosen for act...

Kajari Purnima, or Kajili Poornima, is observed on the Shravan Purnima day especially in Bihar , Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Kajari Purnima 2026 date is August 28. The rituals associated with Kajari (or Kajri) begin on the ninth day after Shravan Amavasya and ends on Kajli Purnima day. It is a seven day ritual. Kajari Purnima traces its roots to the agrarian economy of India and is observed on the Raksha Bandhan day. Kajari Purnima rituals begin on the Shravan Shukla Paksha Navami – nine days after no moon day in Shravan month. Women bring fresh clay from the field and it is worshipped during the Kajali rituals. Houses are thoroughly cleaned. Some people apply a fresh coat of cow dung on the puja area. A major highlight of the ritual is the fresh and intricately designed Rangoli patterns. The Kajili Purnima rituals are observed by farmers for a good harvest and by couples for the welfare of their kids. Far...

Janai Purnima is the sacred thread changing ceremony observed in Nepal . Janai Purnima 2026 date is August 28. Male members of Nepali Brahmin community and Chettri community change the sacred thread worn by them known as Janai. The changing of the thread takes place after a long ceremony involving chanting of mantras. Janai Purnima is observed on the full moon day in Shravan month. A person wearing the Janai thread should have control over body, speech and mind. On the day before Janai Purnima, male members of the Brahmin and Chettri community cut their hair and do a clean shaving. A partial fast is observed on the day – non-vegetarian food is avoided and also food made from onion and garlic. The Janai Purnima is performed by a priest. Verses from holy book are chanted and the new thread is sanctified. At the end of the ceremony the thread is placed worn by all male members. On the same day, Rakshabandhan is observed in Nepal . In Nepal , Rakshabandhan Rakhi ...

Shravan Purnima, or the full moon day in the month of Sawan, is a highly auspicious day in Hinduism. Nariyal Purnima and Raksha Bandhan are observed on the day. Shravan Purnima 2026 date is August 28. The Purnima begins at 9:09 AM on August 27 and ends at 9:48 AM  on August 28.  Shravan Purnima Vrat is on August 27. Nariyal Purnima is on August 27. Raksha Bandhan is on August 28. It is known as Akshar Purnima in  Gujarat . The month long pujas dedicated to Lord Shiva in  North India  comes to an end on the Shravana Purnima day. Jhulan Yatra festival comes to an end on the day. Important Rituals Observed on Shravan Purnima This Purnima is known as Gamha Purnima in Orissa.  Kajari Purnima - this is observed in many regions in North India for a good harvest. Hayagriva Jayanti and Yajurveda Upakarma are also observed on the day.  In South India , Brahmins observe the day as Avani Avittam. The annual Amarnath Yatra and Jhulan Y...

Narali Purnima is an important festival and ritual observed on full moon day in Shravan Mahina, especially in coastal  Maharashtra . Narali Purnima 2026 date is August 27. On Nariyal Purnima day, Narials, or coconuts, are thrown into the sea to propitiate Varuna, the sea-god. The festival is popular along the Konkan and Maharashtra coast. Narali Purnima is mainly observed by Kolis, the fishing community on the West Coast of India . The day marks the gradual retreat of the monsoon winds and this helps the fishermen to venture into the sea. A legend associated with Narali Purnima suggests that the ritual is a sort of thanksgiving to Lord Varuna for holding aloft the bridge that enabled Lord Ram to go to Lanka in epic Ramayana. Popular belief is that the ritual of throwing coconuts is to seek the blessing of Varuna, the sea god, for a good catch and happy life. Coconut is offered to Varuna because it is believed to be the purest offering that is availa...

Mudiya Purnima, popularly known as Muria Puno Mela, is observed at Govardhan in Vrindavan – Mathura on Guru Purnima day. Mudiya Purnima 2027 date is July 18. It is also known as Mudiya Puno and Mudiya Purnima, This is a 5-day fair (mela) and festival and begins on Ashada Navami day (July 11). More than five million people participate in the holy events during period. The main ritual includes Parikrama of Giriraj - Govardhan (walking around the mountain). Bathing in Manasa Ganga and visiting temple and holy spots including Mukharvind and Danghati are part of the annual ritual. Srila Sanatan Goswami the most important Goswami of Vrindavan. He is believed to have disappeared from earth on Guru Purnima day. Muriya Purnima Parikrama was started by Sanatan Goswami. Sanatan Goswami Tiro Bhav Divas in Vrindavan – Death Anniversary of Sanatana Goswami Sanatan Goswami (1488 AD -1558 AD) was one of the important disciples of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. He was also one of the Six Gos...

Guru Purnima, also referred as Vyasa Puja, is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Ashada or Ashara (June – July). Guru Purnima 2027 date is July 18.  The day is dedicated to the Guru – one who dispels darkness. Guru is honored and given due respect on Guru Charan Pujan day. Sage Vyasa is considered the Adi Guru or the first Guru in Hindu religion and therefore the day is also known as Vyasa Poornima. The darkness of attachment, lust, hatred, possession, ignorance, ego, and duality is erased, while the Guru assures the light of bliss and self-realization - That alone exists. Importance of Guru Purnima The Guru Gita in the Skanda Purana hails guru in this famous verse: Guru brahma Guru vishnu Guru Devo Maheshwara Guru sakshat Param Brahma tasmai Shri Gurave namaha ‘Guru is Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, Veneration to the Guru who has manifested as Parabrahman.’ While venerating the Guru we must also be cautious as the world today is filled wi...

Snana Poornima, or Deba Snan Yatra, is an important ritual before the world famous Rath Yatra at the Puri Jagannath Temple . Snana Purnima 2027 date is June 18. Snana Purnima is bathing ceremony of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra – the deities worshipped at the Jagannath Temple . The ceremony is held in traditional style and grandeur and is a much anticipated ritual. On the day of the Snana Poornima ceremony, the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra are escorted out of the Ratnasimhasan from the sanctum sanctorum of the Puri Jagannath temple early in the morning. Movement of the Deities Out of Sanctum Sanctorum for Snana Purnima The deities are brought to the Snan Bedi (bathing altar) amidst chanting of mantras and to the sounds of drums, cymbals, bugles and ghantas. This is known as the Dhadi Pahandi procession. This is located in the outer courtyard of the temple complex just behind Meghanda Prachira on the north-eastern si...

Chandan Purnima, also known as Chandan Jatra, is observed on the full moon day (Poornima) in the month of Baisakh or Vaishakh (April – May) in Puri Jagannath Temple . In 2027, the date of Chandan Purnima is May 20. It is one of the most auspicious days in the 42-day Chandan Yatra. The deities of the Jagannath Temple and five Pandavas are taken on a boat along the Narendra Pond during the yatra. Chandan in Chandan Purnima refers to the sandal paste used to smear on the murtis during the festival to keep it cool during the summer heat. Sandal paste is also mixed in the water in the Narendra Pond. Chandan Purnima festival is also held in numerous other temples dedicated to Bhagwan Jagannath in Orissa. It begins on the Akshaya Tritiya day. In some temples the festival concludes on the Chandan Purnima day. In some temples the festival continues for 21 or 42 days. Story Of Chandan Purnima In Jagannath Temple Chandan Yatra is observed at the Narendra Tank at Puri. ...