{"id":1831,"date":"2026-01-02T12:19:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T06:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/?p=1831"},"modified":"2026-05-29T11:55:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:25:54","slug":"purnima-dates-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/purnima-dates-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Purnima Dates 2026 (13 Full Moon Dates) \u2013 Tithi &#038; Moonrise Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/purnima-dates-2026\/#article\",\n      \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n        \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/purnima-dates-2026\/\"\n      },\n      \"headline\": \"Purnima Dates 2026 (13 Full Moon Dates) \u2013 Tithi & Moonrise Time Calendar\",\n      \"description\": \"Complete 2026 Purnima Calendar with Adhik Maas details, Satyanarayan Vrat Vidhi, and Fasting Rules.\",\n      \"image\": [\n        \"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Purnima-1024x577.png\"\n      ],\n      \"author\": { \n        \"@type\": \"Organization\", \n        \"name\": \"SmartPuja\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/\"\n      },\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"SmartPuja\",\n        \"logo\": {\n          \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n          \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/logo.png\"\n        }\n      },\n      \"datePublished\": \"2025-12-03T08:00:00+05:30\",\n      \"dateModified\": \"2026-02-22T08:00:00+05:30\",\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en-IN\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n      \"itemListElement\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n          \"position\": 1,\n          \"name\": \"Home\",\n          \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n          \"position\": 2,\n          \"name\": \"Blog\",\n          \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n          \"position\": 3,\n          \"name\": \"Purnima Dates 2026\",\n          \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/purnima-dates-2026\/\"\n        }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"HowTo\",\n      \"name\": \"How to Perform Satyanarayan Vrat on Purnima\",\n      \"description\": \"A step-by-step Vedic procedure for performing the Satyanarayan Fast and Puja at home.\",\n      \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Purnima-1024x577.png\",\n      \"totalTime\": \"PT45M\",\n      \"step\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n          \"name\": \"Sankalp (Vow)\",\n          \"text\": \"Wake up during Brahma Muhurat (4 AM - 6 AM), take a bath, and take a vow (Sankalp) to observe the fast with purity.\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n          \"name\": \"Altar Preparation\",\n          \"text\": \"Place a Kalash with water, betel nut, and a coin. 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Each Purnima section above lists the exact Tithi start, end time and recommended moonrise-based fasting break time.\"\n          }\n        }\n      ]\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 100%; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; padding: 10px;\">\n<figure style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 25px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Purnima-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Purnima 2026 Calendar Satyanarayan Vrat Vidhi\" \/><\/figure>\n<h1 style=\"color: #d35400; text-align: center; margin-top: 25px; font-weight: 800; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; font-size: 2.2rem; line-height: 1.3;\">Purnima Dates 2026 (13 Full Moon Dates) \u2013 Tithi &amp; Moonrise Time<\/h1>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Purnima Dates 2026:<\/strong> The 13 full moon days in 2026 fall on January 3, February 1, March 3, April 2, May 1, May 31 (Adhik Purnima), June 29, July 29, August 28, September 26, October 26, November 24 and December 23.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d35400; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; margin-top: 30px;\">Purnima Dates 2026 (Month-Wise Calendar)<\/h2>\n<table  class=\" table table-hover\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 15px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Month<\/th>\n<th>Date<\/th>\n<th>Purnima Name<\/th>\n<th>Tithi Begins (IST)<\/th>\n<th>Tithi Ends (IST)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>January<\/td>\n<td>Jan 03<\/td>\n<td>Pausha Purnima<\/td>\n<td>Jan 02, 18:53<\/td>\n<td>Jan 03, 15:32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>February<\/td>\n<td>Feb 01<\/td>\n<td>Magha Purnima<\/td>\n<td>Feb 01, 05:52<\/td>\n<td>Feb 02, 03:38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>March<\/td>\n<td>Mar 03<\/td>\n<td>Phalguna Purnima<\/td>\n<td>Mar 02, 17:55<\/td>\n<td>Mar 03, 17:07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April<\/td>\n<td>Apr 02<\/td>\n<td>Chaitra Purnima<\/td>\n<td>Apr 01, 07:06<\/td>\n<td>Apr 02, 07:41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>May<\/td>\n<td>May 01<\/td>\n<td>Vaishakha Purnima<\/td>\n<td>Apr 30, 21:12<\/td>\n<td>May 01, 22:52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>May<\/td>\n<td>May 31<\/td>\n<td>Adhik Purnima<\/td>\n<td>May 30, 11:57<\/td>\n<td>May 31, 14:14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>June<\/td>\n<td>Jun 29<\/td>\n<td>Jyeshtha Purnima<\/td>\n<td>Jun 29, 03:06<\/td>\n<td>Jun 30, 05:26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>July<\/td>\n<td>Jul 29<\/td>\n<td>Guru Purnima<\/td>\n<td>Jul 28, 18:18<\/td>\n<td>Jul 29, 20:05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>August<\/td>\n<td>Aug 28<\/td>\n<td>Shravana Purnima<\/td>\n<td>Aug 27, 09:08<\/td>\n<td>Aug 28, 09:48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>September<\/td>\n<td>Sep 26<\/td>\n<td>Bhadrapada Purnima<\/td>\n<td>Sep 25, 23:06<\/td>\n<td>Sep 26, 22:18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>October<\/td>\n<td>Oct 26<\/td>\n<td>Sharad Purnima<\/td>\n<td>Oct 25, 11:55<\/td>\n<td>Oct 26, 09:41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>November<\/td>\n<td>Nov 24<\/td>\n<td>Kartika Purnima<\/td>\n<td>Nov 23, 23:42<\/td>\n<td>Nov 24, 20:23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>December<\/td>\n<td>Dec 23<\/td>\n<td>Margashirsha Purnima<\/td>\n<td>Dec 23, 10:47<\/td>\n<td>Dec 24, 06:58<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 0.95em; color: #666; margin-bottom: 40px;\">All timings mentioned above are based on <strong>Indian Standard Time (IST)<\/strong>. For USA, UK, Canada or Australia timing variations, consult a local Panchang.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d35400; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\">What is Purnima?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\">Purnima is the Full Moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar when the Moon is fully illuminated. It occurs once every lunar month and holds spiritual and religious importance.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #e65100; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\">Why Are There 13 Purnimas in 2026?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\">In 2026, an additional lunar month called Adhik Maas occurs, resulting in 13 full moon days instead of the usual 12.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff3e0; border-left: 5px solid #ff9800; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 4px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #e65100; font-size: 1.15rem;\">\u26a0\ufe0f 2026 Special: Adhik Maas Alert<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">This extra full moon (May 31) is extremely powerful for <strong>Vishnu worship<\/strong> but is <em>not<\/em> suitable for marriages or Griha Pravesh. <a style=\"color: #d35400; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"#adhik\">Jump to Adhik Maas Dates \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin-bottom: 40px; border: 1px solid #eee; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #888; font-size: 0.9rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\">Jump To Detailed Monthly Vrat Vidhi<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 25px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.9rem; border: 1px solid #ddd; transition: 0.2s;\" href=\"#jan\">JAN<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 25px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.9rem; border: 1px solid #ddd; transition: 0.2s;\" href=\"#feb\">FEB<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 25px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.9rem; border: 1px solid #ddd; transition: 0.2s;\" href=\"#mar\">MAR<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 25px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.9rem; border: 1px solid #ddd; transition: 0.2s;\" href=\"#apr\">APR<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #fff3e0; color: #e65100; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 25px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.9rem; border: 1px solid #ffcc80; transition: 0.2s;\" href=\"#adhik\">MAY (Adhik)<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 25px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.9rem; border: 1px solid #ddd; transition: 0.2s;\" href=\"#jun\">JUN<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 25px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.9rem; border: 1px solid #ddd; transition: 0.2s;\" href=\"#jul\">JUL<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 25px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.9rem; border: 1px solid #ddd; transition: 0.2s;\" href=\"#aug\">AUG<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 25px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.9rem; border: 1px solid #ddd; transition: 0.2s;\" href=\"#sep\">SEP<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 25px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.9rem; border: 1px solid #ddd; transition: 0.2s;\" href=\"#oct\">OCT<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 25px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.9rem; border: 1px solid #ddd; transition: 0.2s;\" href=\"#nov\">NOV<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; background: #f5f5f5; color: #333; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 25px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.9rem; border: 1px solid #ddd; transition: 0.2s;\" href=\"#dec\">DEC<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d35400; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Detailed 2026 Purnima Calendar<\/h2>\n<div id=\"jan\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4568dc, #b06ab3); padding: 20px; color: white; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">January 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold;\">Pausha Purnima<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 25px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\">Jan 03 (Sat)<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #666; font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 5px;\">Best for: <em>Ganga Snan &amp; Charity<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 5px solid #4568dc; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; font-size: 1.05rem;\">\n<div><strong>Start:<\/strong> Jan 02, 18:53<\/div>\n<div><strong>End:<\/strong> Jan 03, 15:32<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #d35400; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffcc80;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/paush-purnima-2026-date-significance-rituals\/\">Read Pausha Vidhi \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"feb\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4568dc, #b06ab3); padding: 20px; color: white; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">February 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold;\">Magha Purnima<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 25px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\">Feb 01 (Sun)<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #666; font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 5px;\">Best for: <em>Ancestor Worship (Pitru Tarpan)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 5px solid #4568dc; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; font-size: 1.05rem;\">\n<div><strong>Start:<\/strong> Feb 01, 05:52<\/div>\n<div><strong>End:<\/strong> Feb 02, 03:38<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #d35400; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffcc80;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/magha-purnima-2026\/\">Read Magha Vidhi \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mar\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff416c, #ff4b2b); padding: 20px; color: white; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">March 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold;\">Phalguna Purnima<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 25px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\">Mar 03 (Tue)<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #666; font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 5px;\">Best for: <em>Holika Dahan &amp; Lakshmi Jayanti<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 5px solid #ff416c; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; font-size: 1.05rem;\">\n<div><strong>Start:<\/strong> Mar 02, 17:55<\/div>\n<div><strong>End:<\/strong> Mar 03, 17:07<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #d35400; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffcc80;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/phalguna-purnima-2026-date-significance-rituals\/\">Read Phalguna Vidhi \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"apr\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9966, #ff5e62); padding: 20px; color: white; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">April 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold;\">Chaitra Purnima<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 25px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\">Apr 02 (Thu)<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #666; font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 5px;\">Best for: <em>Hanuman Jayanti &amp; Moon Worship<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 5px solid #ff9966; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; font-size: 1.05rem;\">\n<div><strong>Start:<\/strong> Apr 01, 07:06<\/div>\n<div><strong>End:<\/strong> Apr 02, 07:41<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #d35400; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffcc80;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/chaitra-purnima-2026-date-significance-rituals\/\">Read Chaitra Vidhi \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"may\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8e2de2, #4a00e0); padding: 20px; color: white; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">May 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold;\">Vaishakha Purnima<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 25px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\">May 01 (Fri)<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #666; font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 5px;\">Best for: <em>Buddha Purnima &amp; Kurma Jayanti<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 5px solid #8e2de2; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; font-size: 1.05rem;\">\n<div><strong>Start:<\/strong> Apr 30, 21:12<\/div>\n<div><strong>End:<\/strong> May 01, 22:52<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #d35400; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffcc80;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/vaishakha-purnima-2026-date-significance-rituals\/\">Read Vaishakha Vidhi \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"adhik\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbc02d, #f57f17); padding: 20px; color: white; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">May 2026 (Adhik)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold;\">Adhik Purnima<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 25px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\">May 31 (Sun)<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #666; font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 5px;\">Best for: <em>Vishnu Pujan (No Auspicious Events)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fffde7; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 5px solid #f57f17; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; font-size: 1.05rem;\">\n<div><strong>Start:<\/strong> May 30, 11:57<\/div>\n<div><strong>End:<\/strong> May 31, 14:14<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #d35400; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffcc80;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/adhik-maas-purnima-2026\/\">Read Adhik Vidhi \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"jun\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00acc1, #00838f); padding: 20px; color: white; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">June 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold;\">Jyeshtha Purnima<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 25px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\">Jun 29 (Mon)<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #666; font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 5px;\">Best for: <em>Vat Savitri Vrat (Purnimanta)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #e0f7fa; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 5px solid #00acc1; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; font-size: 1.05rem;\">\n<div><strong>Start:<\/strong> Jun 29, 03:06<\/div>\n<div><strong>End:<\/strong> Jun 30, 05:26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #d35400; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffcc80;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/jyeshtha-purnima-2026-date-significance-rituals\/\">Read Jyeshtha Vidhi \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"jul\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #11998e, #38ef7d); padding: 20px; color: white; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">July 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold;\">Guru Purnima<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 25px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\">Jul 29 (Wed)<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #666; font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 5px;\">Best for: <em>Guru Puja &amp; Vyasa Puja<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #e8f5e9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 5px solid #11998e; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; font-size: 1.05rem;\">\n<div><strong>Start:<\/strong> Jul 28, 18:18<\/div>\n<div><strong>End:<\/strong> Jul 29, 20:05<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #d35400; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffcc80;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/guru-purnima-2026-date-significance-rituals\/\">Read Detailed Guru Purnima Vidhi \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"aug\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d84315, #f4511e); padding: 20px; color: white; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">August 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold;\">Shravana Purnima<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 25px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\">Aug 28 (Fri)<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #666; font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 5px;\">Best for: <em>Raksha Bandhan &amp; Gayatri Jayanti<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fbe9e7; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 5px solid #d84315; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; font-size: 1.05rem;\">\n<div><strong>Start:<\/strong> Aug 27, 09:08<\/div>\n<div><strong>End:<\/strong> Aug 28, 09:48<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #d35400; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffcc80;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shravana-purnima-2026-raksha-bandhan-date-significance-rituals\/\">Read Shravana Vidhi \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"sep\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7b1fa2, #ab47bc); padding: 20px; color: white; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">September 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold;\">Bhadrapada Purnima<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 25px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\">Sep 26 (Sat)<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #666; font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 5px;\">Best for: <em>Start of Pitru Paksha (Shraddh)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f3e5f5; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 5px solid #7b1fa2; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; font-size: 1.05rem;\">\n<div><strong>Start:<\/strong> Sep 25, 23:06<\/div>\n<div><strong>End:<\/strong> Sep 26, 22:18<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #d35400; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffcc80;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/bhadrapada-purnima-2026\/\">Read Bhadrapada Vidhi \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"oct\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c2185b, #e91e63); padding: 20px; color: white; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">October 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold;\">Sharad Purnima<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 25px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\">Oct 26 (Mon)<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #666; font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 5px;\">Best for: <em>Lakshmi Puja &amp; Kojagiri Vrat<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fce4ec; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 5px solid #c2185b; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; font-size: 1.05rem;\">\n<div><strong>Start:<\/strong> Oct 25, 11:55<\/div>\n<div><strong>End:<\/strong> Oct 26, 09:41<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #d35400; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffcc80;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/sharad-purnima-2026-ashwin-purnima\/\">Read Detailed Sharad Purnima Vidhi \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"nov\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0277bd, #00bcd4); padding: 20px; color: white; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">November 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold;\">Kartika Purnima<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 25px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\">Nov 24 (Tue)<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #666; font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 5px;\">Best for: <em>Dev Diwali &amp; Tulsi Vivah End<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #e1f5fe; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 5px solid #0277bd; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; font-size: 1.05rem;\">\n<div><strong>Start:<\/strong> Nov 23, 23:42<\/div>\n<div><strong>End:<\/strong> Nov 24, 20:23<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #d35400; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffcc80;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/kartik-purnima-2026\/\">Read Detailed Kartika Purnima Vidhi \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"dec\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4568dc, #b06ab3); padding: 20px; color: white; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; text-transform: uppercase;\">December 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: bold;\">Margashirsha Purnima<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 25px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\">Dec 23 (Wed)<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #666; font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 5px;\">Best for: <em>Dattatreya Jayanti &amp; Annapurna Jayanti<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 5px solid #4568dc; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; font-size: 1.05rem;\">\n<div><strong>Start:<\/strong> Dec 23, 10:47<\/div>\n<div><strong>End:<\/strong> Dec 24, 06:58<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #d35400; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffcc80;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/margashirsha-purnima-2026-date\/\">Read Margashirsha Vidhi \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d35400; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 40px;\">Why Fast on Purnima?<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"background: #e8f5e9; padding: 25px 40px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 6px solid #4caf50; font-size: 1.1rem; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); color: #333;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Detoxifies the body<\/strong> by giving the digestive system a rest.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Controls emotions<\/strong> and reduces acidity in the body, scientifically tied to the moon&#8217;s gravitational pull on water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attracts prosperity<\/strong> when combined with Satyanarayan Puja.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d35400; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 40px;\">Purnima Fasting Rules: Dos &amp; Don&#8217;ts<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #f1f8e9; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 5px solid #2e7d32; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #2e7d32; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.2rem;\">\u2705 Do This<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li>Wake up before sunrise.<\/li>\n<li>Wear clean, light-colored clothes (White\/Yellow).<\/li>\n<li>Eat Satvik food (Fruits, Milk, Sabudana).<\/li>\n<li>Chant &#8220;Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #ffebee; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 5px solid #c62828; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #c62828; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.2rem;\">\u274c Avoid This<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li>Do not consume salt, grains, or pulses (if strict fast).<\/li>\n<li>Avoid onion, garlic, alcohol, and non-veg.<\/li>\n<li>Do not get angry or sleep during the day.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid black-colored clothing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d35400; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 40px;\">How to Perform Satyanarayan Puja at Home<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\">If you cannot book a Pandit, you can perform a simple Manas Puja. However, for the full benefits, a Vedic Pandit is recommended.<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8; font-size: 1.1rem;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Sankalp (Vow):<\/strong> Wake up during Brahma Muhurat (4 AM &#8211; 6 AM). Take a bath and hold water in your right palm. Chant your name and Gotra, vowing to observe the fast.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Kalash Sthapana:<\/strong> In the evening, place a copper pot (Kalash) filled with water. Place mango leaves and a coconut on top.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Offerings:<\/strong> Offer &#8216;Panchamrit&#8217; (Milk, Curd, Ghee, Honey, Sugar) and &#8216;Prasad&#8217; (Roasted wheat flour mixed with sugar and bananas) to Lord Vishnu.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Katha:<\/strong> Read the 5 chapters of Satyanarayan Katha. Each chapter represents overcoming a specific type of worldly trouble.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aarti:<\/strong> Conclude with &#8220;Om Jai Jagdish Hare&#8221; Aarti and break your fast after seeing the moon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e88e5 0%, #0d47a1 100%); color: white; padding: 40px 30px; text-align: center; border-radius: 12px; margin: 50px 0; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.3);\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.8rem; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\">Planning a Puja for Purnima?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 25px; color: #e3f2fd;\">Ensure your rituals are 100% Vedic compliant. SmartPuja connects you with experienced Pandits in <strong>Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad &amp; more<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;\"><a style=\"background-color: #ff9800; color: white !important; padding: 15px 35px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.15rem; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); transition: transform 0.2s;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/satyanarayan-puja\">Book Satyanarayan Puja \u27a4<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 20px; color: #bbdefb;\"><em>Includes: Pandit, Samagri, &amp; Checklist | 10,000+ Successful Pujas<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d35400; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 40px;\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; border: 1px solid #eee; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #d35400; font-size: 1.2rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px;\">1. How many Purnima days are there in 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #444; margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem;\">There are 13 Purnima days in 2026 because an extra lunar month known as Adhik Maas occurs during the year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; border: 1px solid #eee; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #d35400; font-size: 1.2rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px;\">2. When is Adhik Purnima in 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #444; margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem;\">The Adhik Maas Purnima falls on <strong>Sunday, May 31, 2026<\/strong>. This day is dedicated entirely to Lord Vishnu and is considered powerful for chanting and charity, but not for auspicious beginnings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; border: 1px solid #eee; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #d35400; font-size: 1.2rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px;\">3. Can we do Satyanarayan Puja on every Purnima?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #444; margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem;\">Yes, absolutely. Performing <strong>Satyanarayan Puja<\/strong> on every Purnima is believed to remove obstacles and bring lasting prosperity to the household.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; border: 1px solid #eee; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #d35400; font-size: 1.2rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px;\">4. What is the best time to break Purnima fast?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #444; margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem;\">The fast should be broken in the evening after moonrise, following the puja and offering of Arghya (water) to the moon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; border: 1px solid #eee; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #d35400; font-size: 1.2rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px;\">5. What time is Purnima moonrise in 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #444; margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem;\">Moonrise timing varies by month. Each <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Purnima\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purnima<\/a> section above lists the exact Tithi start, end time and recommended moonrise-based fasting break time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience the divine beauty of the Full Moon with our detailed list of Purnima Dates 2026. Discover the significance of each Pournami, its associated rituals, fasting traditions, and auspicious pujas. Learn why Purnima symbolizes spiritual completeness and how observing it with devotion brings peace, prosperity, and harmony. 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