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Chaitra Purnima 2026 Date: In Hindu religion, the full moon of Chaitra month is considered to have the highest place because it is the first full moon of the Hindu New Year. This day is considered full of spiritual energy, virtue and positivity. According to the calendar, Chaitra Purnima will be celebrated on 2 April in the year 2026. According to the scriptures, Lord Hanuman was born on this holy date, which we celebrate as Hanuman Janmotsav. Let us know about the auspicious time of this day, worship method and importance of donation.

Auspicious time of Chaitra Purnima 2026

There are many auspicious times on this day for religious activities, in which worship, chanting, penance and charity are considered especially fruitful.

• Brahma Muhurta: 04:38 to 05:24 in the morning.
• Vijay Muhurta: 02:30 to 03:20 in the afternoon.
• Twilight time: 06:38 to 07:01 pm.
• Nishita Muhurta: Will be from 12:01 to 12:47 in the night.

Chaitra Purnima puja method

Wake up in the morning in Brahma Muhurta and take bath. Then wear clean clothes and purify the place of worship. Install the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu, Chandra Dev and Hanuman ji. Light a lamp and offer flowers, Akshat and Tulsi. Chant mantras and take a pledge to fast. At last perform Aarti and distribute Prasad.

Religious significance of Chaitra Purnima

The full moon day of Chaitra month is considered very sacred. It is believed that worshiping Lord Vishnu and Moon God on this day removes all the troubles of life. Besides, this day is also celebrated as Hanuman Jayanti at many places, hence worshiping Bajrangbali on this day provides relief from fear, diseases and troubles. According to religious texts, bathing in holy rivers and doing charity on this day destroys the sins of many births and paves the way for attaining salvation.

Importance of bathing and donating

It is considered auspicious to take bath in river, lake or at home by mixing Ganga water in the morning on the day of Chaitra Purnima. After this one should donate to the needy. Donating these things is especially beneficial on this day. As
Donating food and water, clothes, jaggery and rice, ghee and honey and Dakshina increases happiness and prosperity in a person's life and also pacifies planetary defects.

Also read: Do only these 3 things on the night of Chaitra Purnima, Goddess Lakshmi will arrive!

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