Purnima in April 2026: Date, timings, rituals and significance of Chaitra Purnima

Purnima or full moon is the most significant day in Hindu religion. The day is devoted to honor Lord Vishnu and Moon God. The day holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. Purnima falls every month on 15th day of Shukla paksha. This month, Chaitra Purnima is being observed today i.e., on April 1, 2026. Let's check out the date and time and other details below:

Chaitra Purnima April 2026: Date and Time

Purnima Tithi Begins - April 1, 2026 - 07:06 AM
Purnima Tithi Ends - April 2, 2026 - 07:41 AM

Moonrise timings on Purnima tithi - April 1, 2026, 06:06 PM

Devotees can observe Satyanarayan Vrat today also, on April 2 according to Udaya tithi.

Purnima in April 2026: Significance

One of the most important days in Hinduism is Purnima, which occurs on the fifteenth day of Shukla Paksha each month. Chaitra Purnima is another name for Purnima that occurs during the month of Chaitra. On this holy day, devotees of Lord Vishnu observe fast from sunrise to sunset to honor Lord Satyanarayan, one of Lord Vishnu's incarnations, and ask for his blessings.

People are recommended to sit under the full moon to seek the blessings of Moon God, as it is believed that the moon's divine beams fall on Earth during this time. Purnima is regarded as a lucky day to worship Moon God, recite Satyanarayan Katha, chant Lord Vishnu mantras, and take a holy dip in the Ganga River.

Purnima in April 2026: Puja Rituals

1. After rising early in the morning, people take a sacred dip in the Ganga River.

2. If a devotee is unable to travel to a sacred location, they can take a holy bath at home by adding a few drops of gangajal to their bucket.

3. Offering arghya (water) to Lord Surya on this day is believed to be beneficial.

4. On this auspicious day, devotees pray to the Lord and practice the Satyanarayan Vrat.

5. On Purnima day, worshiping the moon is particularly important. After offering the water to the Moon, devotees can break their fast.

6. Giving food and clothes to the poor is considered meritorious.

7. Satyanarayan puja is performed and devotees break their fats after distributing the bhog prasad to all family members.

Lord Vishnu Mantra:

1. Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye..!!

2. Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari, Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva..!!

3. Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram, Ram Narayanam Janki Vallabham..!!4. Hare Ram Hare Ram, Ram Ram Hare Hare, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!