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New Delhi:The festival of Jyeshtha Purnima is being celebrated with devotion and faith today, Monday, 29 June 2026. On this day, worship of Lord Vishnu, Mother Lakshmi and Moon God is considered to have special significance. According to religious beliefs, bathing, donating, fasting and worshiping on this holy date brings blessings of happiness, prosperity and mental peace in life. However, this time there will be influence of Bhadra on Jyeshtha Purnima, hence it is important to take special care of time for auspicious works.

According to Drik Panchang, this time on the day of Vat Purnima i.e. Snan Purnima, Bhadra will start at 5:50 am and will last till 12:46 pm. In astrology, Bhadra period is not considered suitable for auspicious works. It is believed that one should avoid marriage, housewarming or other auspicious activities during this period. Therefore, devotees should pay special attention to the timing of Bhadra while performing puja and other auspicious works.

When will the moon be visible?

Moon sighting also has special significance on the full moon day. This year, on the day of Jyeshtha Purnima, the moon will rise at 10:21 pm. There is a religious belief that offering Arghya to the Moon and worshiping it brings peace to the mind and strengthens the position of the Moon in the horoscope. This reduces mental stress and spreads positive energy.

Religious importance of bathing and charity

Jyeshtha Purnima is also called Snan Purnima. Taking bath in a holy river, lake or any religious water source on this day is considered very virtuous. It is believed that taking bath with devotion on this day destroys a person’s sins and brings auspicious results in life. There is also a tradition of donating to needy people after bathing. According to religious texts, donation made on this day provides eternal virtue and opens the way for happiness and prosperity in a person’s life.

What is the result of fasting?

Fasting on Jyeshtha Purnima is considered an important means of obtaining the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi. It is believed that on this day, wealth, prosperity, happiness and peace come into the lives of the devotees who fast and worship as per rituals. Besides, there is happiness and positive atmosphere in the family.

Which things are considered auspicious to donate on this day?

According to religious beliefs, donating seasonal fruits, food grains, clothes, jaggery, water and other essential items on Jyeshtha Purnima is considered extremely auspicious. Keeping in mind the summer season, giving water to thirsty people or donating water items is also considered virtuous. It is believed that a person will get auspicious results from this.

Auspicious time for bathing and donating

If you are planning to bathe, donate or perform puja on Jyeshtha Purnima, then it is considered beneficial to take care of the auspicious time.

Abhijit Muhurta: 1:22 pm to 2:26 pm
Vijay Muhurta: 4:35 pm to 5:40 pm
Amrit Kaal: 5:23 pm to 7:10 pm

According to religious belief, doing puja, charity and other religious activities during these auspicious times brings special virtue. After the end of Bhadra, doing puja and auspicious work is considered more auspicious. Therefore, devotees should plan their religious activities keeping in mind the time of the entire day.