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Bhadrapada Purnima 2026: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Religious Significance

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APD Creative Team
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Bhadrapada Purnima holds special religious significance in the Hindu calendar. It marks the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha of the Bhadrapada month. On this day, devotees worship Lord Vishnu in his Satyanarayan form, observe a fast, listen to the Satyanarayan Katha, perform charitable activities, and offer Arghya to the Moon God. Bhadrapada Purnima is also associated with the beginning of Pitru Paksha, making the day especially significant for religious observances and prayers for ancestors.

When is Bhadrapada Purnima 2026?

According to the Vedic Panchang, the Bhadrapada Shukla Purnima Tithi will begin at 11:06 PM on September 25, 2026, and end at 11:18 PM on September 26, 2026. Based on the Udaya Tithi, the Bhadrapada Purnima fast and religious rituals will be observed on September 26, 2026.

The Moon is expected to rise at approximately 6:09 PM on this day. Devotees traditionally have Moon Darshan and offer Arghya to the Moon after moonrise on Purnima.


Auspicious Muhurat on September 26, 2026

  • Brahma Muhurat: 4:46 AM to 5:33 AM

  • Vijaya Muhurat: 2:23 PM to 3:11 PM

  • Godhuli Muhurat: 6:24 PM to 6:48 PM

  • Nishita Muhurat: 11:59 PM to 12:46 AM


Religious Significance of Bhadrapada Purnima

Bhadrapada Purnima is traditionally associated with the worship of Lord Vishnu in his Satyanarayan form. Devotees observe a fast and listen to the Satyanarayan Katha with devotion. According to religious beliefs, these practices are associated with peace, prosperity, and positivity in the household.

Charity is also considered significant on this day. Devotees may donate food, clothes, grains, and other essential items to people in need according to their capacity. Religious rituals and offerings for ancestors are also performed with the intention of seeking their peace and blessings.


Significance of Offering Arghya to the Moon

The Moon appears in its full form on Purnima, which is why worshipping the Moon God and offering Arghya is considered an important tradition. After sighting the Moon in the evening, devotees can offer clean water mixed with a small amount of raw milk to the Moon with devotion.

According to traditional astrological beliefs, offering Arghya to the Moon is associated with mental peace, emotional balance, family harmony, and stability. Devotees offer prayers to the Moon God for peace, prosperity, and well-being.


Bhadrapada Purnima 2026 Puja Vidhi

  1. Wake up early in the morning and take a bath. If possible, take a bath in a sacred river, lake, or pond. Alternatively, Ganga water may be added to the bathing water at home.

  2. Wear clean clothes and take a Sankalp for the fast and puja.

  3. Clean the puja area and prepare for the worship of Lord Vishnu and Lord Satyanarayan.

  4. Keep flowers, incense, a lamp, fruits, sweets, water, and other necessary puja items ready.

  5. Offer flowers, incense, a lamp, and Naivedya to Lord Vishnu.

  6. Recite Vishnu Sahasranama or a Vishnu Stotra and listen to the Satyanarayan Katha.

  7. Perform Tarpan for ancestors with devotion. Water, sesame seeds, and Kusha grass may be used according to tradition.

  8. At the time of Moonrise, offer Arghya to the Moon. Rice and flowers may be added to the water before offering it.

  9. Worship the Moon God and pray for peace, prosperity, and the well-being of the family.

  10. Prepare Panchamrit and Prasad and distribute it among family members and devotees.

  11. According to one's capacity, offer food to Brahmins and donate grains, clothes, or other essential items to those in need.


What to Do on Bhadrapada Purnima?

On Bhadrapada Purnima, devotees can worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Satyanarayan, listen to the Satyanarayan Katha, perform charitable activities, offer Tarpan for ancestors, and offer Arghya to the Moon. Devotional practices and acts of charity are traditionally considered meaningful ways to observe this sacred day.


Conclusion

Bhadrapada Purnima 2026 will be observed on September 26, 2026. The day is associated with the worship of Lord Vishnu, Satyanarayan Katha, charity, prayers for ancestors, and offering Arghya to the Moon. Devotees observe the day with faith and devotion and pray for peace, prosperity, harmony, and the well-being of their families.

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