July 2026 Hindu Calendar: Ashadha Purnima and Ravi Pradosh Vrat Dates

Ashadha Purnima, also known as Guru Purnima, is observed on the full moon that begins on Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at 18:18 UTC and ends on Wednesday, 29 July 2026 at 20:05 UTC. Devotees honor Lord Vishnu and their spiritual teachers with rituals such as Satyanarayan puja, chanting the Vishnu Sahasranama, and charitable acts. The day also commemorates the birth of Maharishi Ved Vyasa, the ancient compiler of the Vedas and author of the Mahabharata.

Ravi Pradosh Vrat 2026 falls on Sunday, 26 July 2026, coinciding with the Trayodashi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadha. The fast is dedicated to Lord Shiva (Bholenath) and Mother Parvati and is considered especially auspicious for mitigating Pitru Dosha and enhancing marital harmony. The Pradosh Kaal for the puja runs from 19:16 to 21:21 UTC, providing a two‑hour window for worship during the sunset period.