Kokila Vrat 2026 to be observed on July 28 in India

Kokila Vrat, a Hindu fast dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mother Sati, is traditionally observed by married women who seek blessings for a happy married life and a long life for their husbands. The observance may extend from the Ashadha full moon to the Shravana full moon, lasting about a month. For 2026 the fast is scheduled on Tuesday, 28 July, with the main puja window set between 07:15 p.m. and 09:20 p.m. Rituals include an early‑morning bath in a river or pond, offering water to the sun, worship of Shiva and Parvati, and creating a clay idol of a cuckoo (kokila) for worship. The fast can be observed with complete abstinence or with a single fruit meal per day.

These details were reported by two Indian news outlets, both confirming the date, auspicious timing, and prescribed rituals for the upcoming Kokila Vrat.