Chaitra Purnima 2026
02 Apr, 2026
Thursday
Chaitra Purnima 2026 on
(02-04-2026)
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Significance of Chaitra Purnima
Chaitra Purnima falls on the 15th day of the lunar fortnight. This day was somewhat auspicious, it is said that in some idols of India people worship Lord Chitragupta, the creator of Lord Yama. It is believed that Chitragupta is the record of all the arts on this earth. and recorded the good and bad deeds of his humans for Yama, the Hindu god of death and the underworld. On this day, devotees ask Chitragupta to give them good thoughts and deeds that will benefit all beings.
Chitra Purnima(चैत्र पूर्णिमा) is a story basically centered on Indra, the king of the Devas and his Jupiter, based on the folklore of Thiruvilaiyadal Puranam(तिरुविलियदल पुराणम्). According to the legend, once there was an argument between Indra and Brihaspati over something which Indra had said to Brihaspati. Indra's guru Brihaspati instructed him to undertake a pilgrimage on Earth to atone for his negative deeds.
After accepting, Indra fulfilled his guru's wish. During the journey Indra found a Shivalinga under the Kadamba tree. Later, he understood that it was Shiva who was helping him in reducing his bad karma. He soon started offering lotus flowers to Shiva as a form of worship. This legend is believed to have taken place by followers in Madurai. Devotees visit the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai to worship Lord Shiva.
When is Chaitra Purnima in 2026?
Chaitra Purnima falls on 02 April, 2026, Thursday.
Frequent Asked Questions(FAQs)
Purnima is an important full moon day during the Shukla Paksha or waxing moon phase in the Hindu Calendar. People observe Satyanarayan Vrat and Purnima Vrat on this day, praying for the longevity, health, and happiness of their families.
In Hinduism, the full moon is considered extremely auspicious, sacred, and energetic, ideal for worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Any auspicious work can be performed on this day.
On the full moon day, worship and fasting are observed for basically Lord Satyanarayana, Lord Vishnu, and Goddess Lakshmi.
In Hinduism, Purnima, the date when the moon is full, is considered extremely important both spiritually and astrologically. The mind and atmosphere on this day are filled with special energy, making it ideal for mental peace, meditation, worship, and charity. Purnima is considered ideal for dispelling negativity and for new beginnings.
Donating food on the full moon day holds special significance. Donating rice, wheat, clothing, jaggery, sesame seeds, ghee, milk, and milk-based sweets is considered extremely auspicious.
Donating on the full moon day, believed that it is brings prosperity, increased wealth, happiness, prosperity, mental peace, and freedom from sins, especially when given to the poor or brahmins.
Purnima day is very auspicious, in ancient times mostly aged people keep fast on the full moon day like Ekadashi. Avoid non-vegetarian food, sex, don’t drink. Eat Satvik food.
There is 12 Purnima come in a year.
There is six important Purnima come in a year such as Sharad Purnima, Kartika Purnima, Magha Purnima, Shravana Purnima (Raksha Bandhan), Budha Purnima, and Vasant Purnima (Holi).
Sharad Purnima is the most significant full moon night. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi descends to Earth and resides here until Diwali. On this day, the Moon is situated very close to the Earth; consequently, it appears much clearer and larger compared to other full moon nights. It is further believed that on this full moon night, the Moon shines with all sixteen Kalas and showers down “Amrit” called divine nectar.