Jyeshtha Purnima 2026 Observances Clarified for India

Jyeshtha Purnima, a sacred full‑moon day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi and the Moon, will be observed on Monday 29 June 2026. The Purnima tithi begins at 03:06 UTC on 29 June and ends at 05:26 UTC on 30 June, making 29 June the recommended day for fasting and worship.

Devotees are advised to begin the day with a Brahma‑Muhurat bath, wear clean clothes, and perform puja with flowers, fruits, incense, a ghee lamp, Tulsi leaves and sweets. In many regions women also observe Vat Purnima, tying a thread around a banyan tree and reciting the Savitri‑Satyavan story. Charity is emphasized; typical donations include food grains, fresh produce, milk, ghee, white clothing and money, while items such as torn clothes, spoiled food or unwilling offerings are discouraged. The observance is believed to bring peace, prosperity and spiritual benefit.