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What is the shubh muhurat for Chitra Pournami 2026?
The shubh muhurat for Chitra Pournami 2026 is 09:12 PM – 10:52 PM on Friday, 1 May 2026. The tithi runs from 9:12 PM on Apr 30 to 10:52 PM on May 1.
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What is Chitra Pournami 2026?
Chitra Pournami is an important festival for Hindus, especially in Tamil Nadu, honoring Chitragupta, who is considered the assistant of Lord Yama, the god of death. On this day, devotees perform special rituals and offer prayers to seek blessings for purity of mind and freedom from negative karmas. Many visit temples, especially those dedicated to Chitragupta, to perform pujas and offerings. It is a time for reflection, spiritual upliftment, and gratitude for guidance on ones life path.
Significance of Chitra Pournami 2026
Chitra Pournami 2026 shines as a sacred full-moon festival that blends astronomy with devotion. It honors the gentle glow of the Chitra month and the spiritual harvest of virtues. Devotees reflect on gratitude, charity, and inner growth. The night inspires family bonding, temple rituals, and acts of kindness that extend beyond the home. Communities come together to offer prayers, share meals, and bless the world with compassion. 🙏✨
The festival is a reminder that light can guide a humble heart. It invites seekers to cleanse habits, renew vows, and cultivate peace. Across regions, people observe the day with bath, puja, bhajans, and charitable acts that create harmony in daily life. The lunar moment is seen as an auspicious window for new beginnings and spiritual clarity. 🌕🌼
Chitra Pournami 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Purnima (Chitra Pournami) |
| Nakshatra | Rohini |
| Sunrise | 06:05 AM IST |
| Sunset | 06:25 PM IST |
| Auspicious Timing | 06:50 PM – 08:20 PM |
| Date | April 25, 2026 |
Traditions & Rituals of Chitra Pournami 2026
- Wake early and bathe with clean clothes, symbolizing purity for worship. 🛁
- Visit a temple or set up a home altar to honor the Sun and the Moon. 🕯️
- Offer flowers, fruits, and sesame oil to the deity and chant simple prayers. 🌼
- Distribute food to family and the needy as a gesture of sharing blessings. 🍽️
Remedies to Perform on Chitra Pournami 2026
- Remedy 1: Take a sacred bath and offer water to the Sun. Benefit: Purifies the mind and invites auspicious energy.
- Remedy 2: Light a lamp before sunrise and during Puja. Benefit: Focus and reduces negativity.
- Remedy 3: Offer food to the hungry and recite a prayer. Benefit: Fosters generosity and harmony.
Mantras & Chants on Chitra Pournami 2026
- Om Vishnave Namah — recite at dawn to invite harmony and protection. ✨
- Om Namah Shivaya — chant for purification and inner calm. 🕉️
Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Chitra Pournami 2026
- Prefer a light, sattvic diet. Avoid heavy, fried, and processed foods.
- Some devotees fast all day; others eat fruits, milk, and light snacks.
- Break the fast after Puja with simple, fresh food and gratitude. 🍇🥛
Dos and Don’ts on Chitra Pournami 2026
Do’s
- Take a holy bath at dawn and wear clean clothes.
- Offer prayers with devotion at a temple or home altar.
- Share food and help the needy with a kind heart.
Don’ts
- Do not eat non-vegetarian foods on this day.
- Do not waste water or food or waste time in idle talk.
- Do not disturb others during prayers or break vows.
"Om Hreem Godayai Namah"
Invokes the protective grace of God and clarity of mind.
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