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Hinduism · Lord Agni

Ishti 2026

Ishti Shukla Purnima OCT 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.

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DateMonday, 26 October 2026
Tithi Window7:20 AM → 9:27 AM
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Muhurat Time
25th Oct 07:20 am - 26th Oct 09:27 am
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Tithi Timing
7:20 AM → 9:27 AM
Start → End
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Day
Monday
Festival weekday
Deity
Lord Agni
Worshipped form
Religion
Hinduism
Tradition
Choghadiya & Hora
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Auspicious Timing

Muhurat & Puja Timeline

Monday, 26 October 2026
Shubh Muhurat
Brahma MuhurtaPre-dawn — most sattvic time for chanting & meditation
SunriseBegin holy bath & purification
Auspicious Puja WindowMost powerful time for puja & chanting
25th Oct 07:20 am - 26th Oct 09:27 am
Abhijit MuhurtaMid-day victory window — ~48 minutes around solar noon
Tithi BeginsEnters · Oct 25
7:20 AM
SunsetEvening aarti & lamp offering
Tithi EndsConclude observances
9:27 AM
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The Festival

A celebration of fearless devotion

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 OCT 2026

Ishti Shukla Purnima marks a sacred moment of devotion and family harmony. It honors the closing sruti rites and the bond between elders and children. The day invites blessings for purity, peace, and prosperity. Devotees seek inner steadiness and gratitude, while performing rituals with a calm and respectful heart. 🙏🪔

Ishti Shukla Purnima OCT 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing

Title Value
Tithi Shukla Paksha Purnima
Nakshatra Varies by year (often Rohini or Hasta around this Purnima)
Sunrise Varies by location
Sunset Varies by location
Auspicious Timing Choghadiya or Muhurat vary; consult local almanac
Date October 2026 (date varies by region)

Traditions & Rituals of Ishti Shukla Purnima OCT 2026

  • Take a purifying bath and wear clean, bright clothes 🌼
  • Light lamps at dusk and place rangoli at entryways 🕯️
  • Offer prayers to Lakshmi and Ganesh with simple bhajans 👪
  • Read or recite short verses honoring ancestors and family ties 📖

Remedies to Perform on Ishti Shukla Purnima OCT 2026

  • Action: Light a diya at dawn or dusk.
    Benefit: Invokes calm and positive energy.
  • Action: Feed a hungry person or donate simple essentials.
    Benefit: Cultivates generosity and communal harmony.
  • Action: Offer water to the sacred fire or deities with sincere mantras.
    Benefit: Strengthens devotion and clarity of thought.

Mantras & Chants on Ishti Shukla Purnima OCT 2026

  • Om Namah Shivaya — Significance: Invokes inner strength and steadfast devotion.
  • Om Lakshmi Narayanaya Namaha — Significance: Invites harmony, prosperity and family well-being.

Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Ishti Shukla Purnima OCT 2026

  • Opt for a light, sattvic fast; fruits, milk and simple grains allowed in some homes.
  • Avoid heavy, spicy, non-vegetarian or onion-garlic foods if you observe a strict fast.
  • Offer prasad mindfully and consume only after performing a short prayer.

Dos and Don’ts on Ishti Shukla Purnima OCT 2026

  • Do pray with family and ancestors with reverence.
  • Do share food and help those in need.
  • Do maintain calm speech and patient behavior.
  • Don’t engage in harsh talk or anger.
  • Don’t consume intoxicants or meat on this day.
  • Don’t neglect daily rituals or family elders.
Sacred Chant

"Om Hreem Lord Agniayai Namah"

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

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