Ishti festival celebration
2APRThursday
Hinduism · Lord Agni

Ishti 2026

Ishti Shukla Purnima APR 2026 : Date with exact timings, Pooja vidhi steps, Mantras, Spiritual significance, Fasting guide, and Benefits. Complete Festival guide as per Hindu Panchang. Check Date, Time, Panchang details, Pooja vidhi and Spiritual significance.

Talk to Astrologer
DateThursday, 2 April 2026
Tithi Window12:00 AM → 12:00 AM
View Panchang →
Muhurat Time
Apr 1 07:06 AM – Apr 2 07:41 AM
Auspicious window
Tithi Timing
12:00 AM → 12:00 AM
Start → End
📅
Day
Thursday
Festival weekday
Deity
Lord Agni
Worshipped form
Religion
Hinduism
Tradition
Choghadiya & Hora
Loading…
Auspicious Timing

What is the shubh muhurat for Ishti 2026?

Thursday, 2 April 2026
Shubh Muhurat

The shubh muhurat for Ishti 2026 is Apr 1 07:06 AM – Apr 2 07:41 AM. The tithi runs from 12:00 AM on Apr 2 to 12:00 AM on Apr 2.

Brahma MuhurtaPre-dawn — most sattvic time for chanting & meditation
SunriseBegin holy bath & purification
Auspicious Puja WindowMost powerful time for puja & chanting
Apr 1 07:06 AM – Apr 2 07:41 AM
Abhijit MuhurtaMid-day victory window — ~48 minutes around solar noon
Tithi BeginsEnters · Apr 2
12:00 AM
SunsetEvening aarti & lamp offering
Tithi EndsConclude observances
12:00 AM
Need a personalized muhurat? Get an astrologer-approved timing tailored to your birth chart.
Get My Muhurat

Your Moon sign

What does Ishti 2026 mean for your rashi?

The date and muhurat above are the same for everyone. How the day sits against your own chart is not. Pick your Moon sign (rashi) to see how this observance relates to it.

Not sure of your rashi? It is your Moon sign at birth — often different from the Sun sign used in Western horoscopes.

The Festival

What is Ishti 2026?

This festival is centered around performing the Yajna (fire ritual) by chanting Vedic mantras, offering various grains and ghee into the fire to please the deities and align planetary energies for personal and communal well-being.

Significance of Ishti Shukla Purnima APR 2026

Ishti Shukla Purnima APR 2026 is a sacred day for many Hindu families. It honors ancestors and invites divine blessings into the home. The day emphasizes devotion, charity, and remembrance. People perform simple rites, light lamps, and share prasad with relatives. It marks the closure of a sacred vow and reaffirms family duties. The mood is peaceful, reflective, and full of gratitude for life’s gifts. 🕉️🌕

Ishti Shukla Purnima APR 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing

Title Value
Tithi Shukla Paksha Purnima (Ishti Shukla Purnima)
Nakshatra Rohini
Sunrise 6:05 AM IST
Sunset 6:25 PM IST
Auspicious Timing Abhijit Muhurat: 11:50 AM – 12:45 PM IST
Date April 25, 2026

Traditions & Rituals of Ishti Shukla Purnima APR 2026

  • Perform a cleansing bath and wear clean, modest clothes. 🛀
  • Place a deity image at the family altar and light a ghee lamp. 🪔
  • Offer fresh flowers, fruits, and sacred water to honor ancestors. 🌼💧
  • Chant short prayers together and listen to a sacred story. 📖🙏
  • Visit a nearby temple for darshan and participate in aarti if possible. 🕌
  • Suscribed or shared prasad with neighbors strengthens community. 🧁🤝

Remedies to Perform on Ishti Shukla Purnima APR 2026

  1. Action: Light a clear ghee lamp at dawn and donate a small amount of food.
    Benefit: Creates inner peace and generosity. 🕯️✨
  2. Action: Offer water to the Sun and sprinkle sacred river water at the doorstep after twilight.
    Benefit: Clears obstacles and invites blessings. ☀️💧
  3. Action: Read a short ancestral story aloud and share prasadam with family.
    Benefit: Strengthens family ties and gratitude. 📖🍚

Mantras & Chants on Ishti Shukla Purnima APR 2026

  1. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya — recite softly in the morning to invite protection and devotion.
    Significance: Fosters devotion and resilience. 🕉️
  2. Om Namah Shivaya — chant during the evening to promote inner calm and balance.
    Significance: Invites peace and focus. 🕯️

Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Ishti Shukla Purnima APR 2026

  • Choose a light fast or partial vrat; include fruits, milk, yogurt, and simple grains.
  • Avoid heavy spices, onions, and garlic if possible; keep meals sattvic and gentle on the stomach.
  • Hydrate well with water, coconut water, or milk. Break the fast after puja with prasadam.

Dos and Don’ts on Ishti Shukla Purnima APR 2026

Do’s

  • Wake up early and bathe with a calm mind. ☀️🛁
  • Offer charity and help those in need. 🤝
  • Keep rituals simple, sincere, and family-centered. 🪔

Don’ts

  • Do not waste food or discard leftovers carelessly. 🍽️
  • Do not quarrel or raise voices during puja time. 🕊️
  • Do not skip ancestral offerings without a compassionate reason. 🪶
Sacred Chant

"Om Hreem Lord Agniayai Namah"

Invokes the protective grace of Lord Agni and clarity of mind.

From Our Library

Continue your spiritual journey

Hand-picked articles to deepen your understanding of the festival, its rituals, and Vedic significance.

Festival Calendar

Which festivals fall in 2026?

Browse every festival in 2026 on a single calendar — click any date to jump to its detailed muhurat & puja guide.

◈ Personal Guidance

Begin Ishti 2026 with clarity & purpose

A 30-minute consultation with a verified astrologer can align your puja, muhurat, and remedies with your unique birth chart — turning ritual into transformation.

Verified AstrologersChat, Call & Video100% Confidential
Get the DKSCORE App
Get it onGoogle Play

Never miss a festival

Get authentic shubh muhurat and ritual reminders before every major festival — landed in your inbox a day ahead.