Chaitra Purnima falls on the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. On this day, devotees observe a fast and perform snan (ritual
bathing) and daan (charity). This year, however, the Chaitra Purnima tithi occurs on both 1 April and 2 April. This raises the question of when to observe the fast and when to carry out the bathing and charitable acts. "All Purnima days have something special to celebrate for. Hanuman Jayanti falls on Chaitra Purnima day and this day is celebrated as birth anniversary of Hanuman. People worship Lord Satyanarayana, an extremely benevolent form of Lord Vishnu, and observe Satyanarayana fasting on Purnima day," states Drik Panchang. According to the Panchang, the day on which sunrise occurs during the Purnima tithi is chosen for bathing and charity. Similarly, the fast is observed on the day when moonrise occurs during the Purnima tithi.
Duration of Chaitra Purnima Tithi
As per the Panchang, the Chaitra Purnima tithi begins on Wednesday, 1 April at 7:06 am and ends on Thursday, 2 April at 7:41 am.Sunrise During Chaitra Purnima
On 1 April, the tithi begins after sunrise at 6:11 am.On 2 April, the tithi is still in effect at sunrise at 6:10 am.
Date for Snan and Daan
Based on the Udaya Tithi rule, snan and daan should be performed on Thursday, 2 April. Therefore, Chaitra Purnima for these observances falls on 2 April.Moonrise During Chaitra Purnima
On 1 April, moonrise occurs at 6:11 pm during the Purnima tithi.On 2 April, moonrise is at 7:07 pm, but by then the tithi has moved into Pratipada of Vaishakh month.
Chaitra Purnima Fast 2026
Since moonrise on 1 April falls within the Purnima tithi, it is appropriate to observe the fast on 1 April. On this day, devotees worship the full moon and offer water to it.Muhurat for Chaitra Purnima 2026
On 2 April, Brahma Muhurat is from 4:38 am to 5:24 am, which is considered ideal for snan. If this is not possible, snan may also be done after sunrise. The Abhijit Muhurat on that day is from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm.On 1 April, during the fast, devotees perform Satyanarayan Puja in the morning between 6:11 am and 9:18 am. In the evening, after sunset at 6:39 pm, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped during Pradosh Kaal. Later at night, the moon is worshipped and offerings are made.
Auspicious Yogas on 1 April
The fast of Chaitra Purnima falls under four auspicious yogas on 1 April. These are -- Ravi Yoga from 6:11 am to 4:17 pm
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga from 4:17 pm until 6:10 am on 2 April
- Vriddhi Yoga until 2:51 pm, followed by Dhruva Yoga
Significance of Chaitra Purnima
- Observing the fast and performing rituals on this day brings peace and happiness to the family.
- Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi helps remove poverty and financial difficulties and increases wealth and prosperity.
- Worshipping the moon at night strengthens mental resilience and helps reduce lunar afflictions in one’s horoscope.
- Snan and daan on this day are believed to cleanse sins and bring spiritual merit.
- After bathing, offerings and rituals for ancestors should also be performed, as this is said to bring their blessings.
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