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In Sanatan Dharma, the Purnima (full moon) tithi is considered extremely sacred and auspicious. Every Purnima has its own special religious significance, but the Purnima falling in the Jyeshtha month holds a particularly exalted position. On this day, the Moon becomes complete with all sixteen kalas (phases) and showers the earth with nectar-like moonlight.
According to religious beliefs, performing bathing, chanting, penance, fasting, worship, and charity on Jyeshtha Purnima brings great merit (punya) to a person and brings happiness, prosperity, and mental peace in life
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). In religious scriptures, the Banyan tree is considered the form of the Gods, so its worship is regarded as highly meritorious.
In the year 2026, the festival of Jyeshtha Purnima will be celebrated on Monday, 29 June. According to the Panchang, the Purnima tithi will begin on 29 June 2026 at 3:06 AM and end on 30 June 2026 at 5:26 AM. In Sanatan Dharma, the tithi prevailing at sunrise holds special importance. Therefore, Jyeshtha Purnima will be observed on 29 June 2026.
According to religious beliefs, worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on Jyeshtha Purnima removes all sufferings from life. This tithi is considered a special occasion for attaining mental peace and accumulating merit.
On this day, listening to and organizing the Satyanarayan Katha holds special importance. It is believed that performing Satyanarayan Katha with faith and devotion brings happiness and prosperity to the home and fills the family with positive energy.
Jyeshtha Purnima is filled with the complete energy of the Moon. Therefore, practicing meditation, mantra chanting, and studying religious scriptures on this day brings peace of mind and spiritual satisfaction. This day is considered especially auspicious for people suffering from mental stress, fear, or instability.
On Jyeshtha Purnima, married women also observe the Vat Savitri Vrat. This fast is kept for the long life of the husband and unbroken marital happiness.
After taking a bath in the morning, women wear clean clothes, adorn themselves fully, and take a vow for the fast. They then go to the Banyan tree and perform its ritualistic worship. Water, flowers, akshat (rice grains), and sweetened water are offered at the roots of the Banyan tree.
During the puja, women take raw cotton thread and circumambulate the Banyan tree while praying for a happy married life. Religious belief holds that the Banyan tree is the abode of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva). Therefore, worshipping it brings special blessings of God upon the family.
After the puja, taking blessings from elders is considered highly auspicious. Additionally, donating items related to marital bliss (suhag) to an elderly married woman multiplies the merit of the fast many times over.
In Sanatan Dharma, charity (daan) is called the greatest dharma. Charity performed, especially on Purnima tithi is considered extremely meritorious. According to religious scriptures, helping the poor, helpless, needy, and destitute on this day brings the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
The Atharvaveda states about charity:
“Daan-dharmat paro dharmo nanyo vidyate”
Meaning: There is no greater dharma or merit than the dharma of charity.
Charity is not just about giving money; it is also a symbol of humanity, compassion, and service. When we help someone in need, hope and positive change come into their life. This feeling is the true identity of religion.
Religious texts state:
“Sukshetre vapayedbeejam supaatre nikshipet dhanam |
Sukshetre cha supaatre cha hyuptam dattam na nashyati”
Meaning: A seed sown in a good field and wealth given to a worthy recipient never go to waste.
On Jyeshtha Purnima, donating food and grains is considered highly auspicious. In this summer season, providing cool drinking water to thirsty and needy people is also regarded as a greatly meritorious act. Scriptures especially call food donation the supreme form of charity. It is said that there is no greater donation than giving food.
On this holy occasion of Jyeshtha Purnima, contribute to the service projects of Narayan Seva Sansthan to feed poor, helpless, and needy children, and illuminate your life with the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
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In Sanatan Dharma, Ekadashi is considered an extremely sacred and auspicious day dedicated to the worship of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu. Every Ekadashi inspires devotees toward self-purification and devotion. However, when Parama Ekadashi falls during Adhik Maas (Purushottam Maas), its significance becomes even greater.
Purushottam Maas—also known as Adhik Maas (the intercalary month)—is not merely an extra period of time, but a divine opportunity for the elevation of the soul. It is a sacred epoch when even the simplest acts of devotion begin to yield extraordinary fruits. Although the scriptures generally deem this month unsuitable for worldly auspicious ceremonies, Lord Krishna Himself, through His divine grace, bestowed upon it the supreme status of ‘Purushottam Maas.’
