In Sanatan Dharma, every month, date, and festival has its own special spiritual significance. Among these sacred occasions, Nirjala Ekadashi, which falls on the Ekadashi date of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) of the month of Jyeshtha, is considered extremely virtuous and auspicious.
Jyeshtha Purnima is also celebrated in many places as Vat Purnima or Vat Savitri Purnima. On this day, married women observe a fast for the long life and unbroken marital bliss (akhand saubhagya) of their husbands and worship the Banyan tree (Vat Vriksha).
Jyeshtha Adhik Amavasya 2026 is a rare and highly auspicious occasion falling on Somvati Amavasya. Know its date, spiritual significance, puja rituals, and the importance of charity, food donation, and Lord Vishnu worship during Purushottam Maas.