Shravana Purnima 2026 is on August 28, but the full moon begins the previous day, i.e., August 27. For this reason, August 27 and 28 are special days for many ceremonies. In some parts of the country, people celebrate this day with worship, daan, Raksha Bandhan, Gayatri Jayanti, and other functions.For those who are interested in astrology, Purnima also makes the Moon more important as a symbol. Chandra is about feelings, about the comfort of family, about mental stability and the ability to feel financially secure.
Shravana Purnima 2026 Exact Tithi Timings
Purnima Tithi starts at 9:08 AM on August 27, 2026 and ends at 9:48 AM on August 28, 2026. August 27 – Shravana Purnima Vrat; August 28 – Udaya Vyapini Shravana Purnima.So, the key timings are:·Purnima Tithi starts: 9:08 AM, 27 August·Purnima Tithi finishes: 9:48 AM, 28 August·Shravana Purnima: 28 August 2026·Purnima Vrat: 27 August 2026
Bhadra Kaal Warning: Check This Before Auspicious Work
Bhadra begins at 9:08 AM on August 27 with the Purnima Tithi and ends around 9:32 PM. The New Delhi Panchang (timings till 9:32 PM) has Vishti Karana (Bhadra) valid till 9:32 PM.Another good thing is that Bhadra ends before dawn on August 28. The Raksha Bandhan thread ceremony in New Delhi is scheduled between 5:57 AM and 9:48 AM. This provides a Bhadra-free morning for families.It is traditional not to hold large ceremonies intended to bring good luck during Bhadra. The following remedies are advised:1. Offer Water to Chandra DevTake a clean vessel and fill it with water. Add a little raw milk according to family custom. Give it to the Moon and pray for emotional stability and better control over unnecessary spending.This is an ancient cure to enhance the Chandra energy.2. Donate RiceWhite rice is connected to the Moon in Vedic astrology. Feed someone in real need with rice or other staple food.It should be sharing of nourishment, not an expensive ritual.3. Keep a Small Amount of Rice Near the Puja SpaceDuring Purnima prayers, take clean, uncooked rice and place it in a small bowl. After worship, the rice can be given away rather than stored indefinitely.This symbolic act ties food security with gratitude.4. Chant a Chandra Mantra 108 TimesThose who are in financial anxiety can chant “Om Som Somaya Namah” 108 times.The Moon is more a mental reaction than actual wealth. A more settled mind might be a symbolic prop for smarter choices regarding saving, spending, and family duties.5. Donate Milk or White SweetsMilk and white foods are connected to the Moon. On Shravana Purnima, you can donate milk, ingredients for kheer, white sweets, or any other food item useful as per your capacity.
