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Dwapara Yuga Diwas 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits

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    Day associated with the end of Lord Krishna’s earthly leela

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    Dwapara Yuga Diwas 2026
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    Hinduism
    Date
    17-02-2026
    day
    Tuesday
    Muhurat time
    00:00 AM to 00:48 AM
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Why we Celebrate Dwapara Yuga Diwas ?

Marks the completion of Dwapara Yuga and transition toward Kali Yuga

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Dwapara Yuga Diwas 2026 : Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Importance

Significance of Dwapara Yuga Diwas 2026

Dwapara Yuga Diwas 2026 celebrates spiritual growth, harmony, and the shared wisdom of the second yuga. It invites families to reflect on virtues such as truth, compassion, service, and balance between knowledge and action. Astrological transits on this day are thought to support learning, healing arts, and community bonds. Practitioners feel a gentle shift toward cooperation, creativity, and healing energy. 🌼🙏🕉️

Dwapara Yuga Diwas 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing

Title Corresponding values
Tithi Shukla Pratipada (first day of the bright fortnight) in the Hindu lunar calendar; a fresh-start energy is emphasized, encouraging new beginnings, clean intentions, and hopeful action.
Nakshatra Rohini (a star of growth and abundance); this Nakshatra lends support for heartfelt generosity, productive work, and creative projects with favorable outcomes.
Sunrise 06:04 AM (local time varies by region; daylight savings and longitude may shift exact moment slightly)
Sunset 06:18 PM (local time; check local panchang for precise timing in your city)
Auspicious Timing 06:40 AM – 10:00 AM: a window for puja, homa, and charitable acts; ideal for starting new ventures with blessings
Date 18 August 2026 (Gregorian calendar); aligns with regional panchang interpretations across many communities

Traditions & Rituals of Dwapara Yuga Diwas 2026

  • Home Puja: Light a lamp, offer fresh flowers, incense, and fruits, and perform a simple aarti for family unity. 🕯️✨
  • Devotional Singing: Recite or sing devotional bhajans or Vishnu mantras to invite calm energies and harmony in the home. 🎶🙏
  • Diya Lighting at Entry: Place a small oil lamp at the doorway at dawn and dusk to invite auspiciousness and protect the household. 🏮🏠
  • Charity & Seva: Share food or donate to a local temple, shelter, or food program to spread blessings broadly. 🤝🍽️

Remedies to Perform on Dwapara Yuga Diwas 2026

  • Action: Light a sesame-oil lamp at dawn and chant Om Surya Namaha for 3 minutes.
    Benefit: Invites clarity, dispels fatigue, and steadies the mind for the day ahead. 🌞
  • Action: Donate a small amount of food or groceries to a neighbor or local pantry.
    Benefit: Cultivates generosity and expands positive energy around the home and community. 🤲
  • Action: Place a Tulsi (holy basil) plant near the main entrance and water it daily.
    Benefit: Enhances sanctity, purifies the air, and invites protective vibrations. 🌿🪴

Mantras & Chants on Dwapara Yuga Diwas 2026

  • Om Namo Narayanaya —
    Significance/Benefit: Cultivates balance, protection, and inner peace; supports compassionate action toward others. 🕉️
  • Om Vasudevaya Namah —
    Significance/Benefit: Deepens devotion, steadies the heart, and invites divine blessings for growth and harmony. ✨🙏

Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Dwapara Yuga Diwas 2026

  • Fasting is optional; if observed, eat light sattvic foods like fresh fruits, milk, nuts, and greens. Avoid meat, onions, garlic, and alcohol. 🥗🥛
  • If keeping a stricter fast, prefer water or fruit-based meals and listen to your bodys needs; consult a physician if needed. 💧🍉
  • After puja, share prasadam with family and neighbors to spread blessings and strengthen community ties. 🧡🍲

Dos and Don’ts on Dwapara Yuga Diwas 2026

Do’s

  • Light a diya at dawn to invite knowledge and calm in the home. 🕯️
  • Speak with kindness and practice listening; offer time and help to family and guests.
  • Share food and blessings with those in need; keep the day sacred with service. 🤝🍽️

Don’ts

  • Avoid alcohol, non-vegetarian foods on this day; steer clear of harsh words. 🚫🍷
  • Do not waste water or energy; refrain from loud conflicts or ego-driven actions. 💧🔕
  • Don’t neglect elders or ancestral prayers; avoid neglecting family duties or routines. 👵🕊️

Charity and Donations

Joy Stories Foundations

Joy Story Foundation is a section-8, non-profit organization founded in November 2019, registered with Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. It aspires to build stories around “Joy for Everyone” by practicing the values of collective philanthropy and by maintaining utmost transparency in order to achieve it. Our vision is to ensure that we do our bit to free the world of gloom, sorrow, deprivation, pessimism, and pain by inducing small positive moments to bring joy in the world. And we would go to any extent to achieve that, irrespective of geographical boundaries, religion, age, color or need. Our giving would be completely unbiased, non- religious and non-political.