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Ishti 2026

Ishti Shukla Purnima MAY 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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DateSaturday, 2 May 2026
Tithi Window10:12 PM → 10:51 PM
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Muhurat Time
1:42 AM – 3:22 AM
Auspicious window
Tithi Timing
10:12 PM → 10:51 PM
Start → End
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Day
Saturday
Festival weekday
Deity
Lord Agni
Worshipped form
Religion
Hinduism
Tradition
Choghadiya & Hora
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Auspicious Timing

What is the shubh muhurat for Ishti 2026?

Saturday, 2 May 2026
Shubh Muhurat

The shubh muhurat for Ishti 2026 is 1:42 AM – 3:22 AM on Saturday, 2 May 2026. The tithi runs from 10:12 PM on May 1 to 10:51 PM on May 2.

Brahma MuhurtaPre-dawn — most sattvic time for chanting & meditation
SunriseBegin holy bath & purification
Auspicious Puja WindowMost powerful time for puja & chanting
1:42 AM – 3:22 AM
Abhijit MuhurtaMid-day victory window — ~48 minutes around solar noon
Tithi BeginsEnters · May 1
10:12 PM
SunsetEvening aarti & lamp offering
Tithi EndsConclude observances
10:51 PM
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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.

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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 MAY 2026

Ishti Shukla Purnima MAY 2026 marks the end of the bright half of the lunar month. Devotees seek harmony in family life and spiritual clarity. They pray for Lakshmis blessings and prosperity. The full moon night is seen as auspicious for cleansing rituals and temple vigils. Sharing food with the needy is encouraged. The day strengthens family bonds and inner peace. In many homes, elders share stories of compassion and generosity. A simple puja with bells, incense, and a lamp invites blessings for the months ahead.

Ishti Shukla Purnima MAY 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing

Title Value
Tithi Shukla Purnima (Ishti Shukla Purnima)
Nakshatra Punarvasu
Sunrise 05:58 AM
Sunset 06:54 PM
Auspicious Timing Brahma Muhurat: 04:25–05:13; Abhijit Muhurat: 11:50–12:40
Date 24 May 2026

Traditions & Rituals of Ishti Shukla Purnima MAY 2026

  • Wake before dawn and take a purifying bath. Use clean clothes and fresh flowers. Light a lamp and offer water to the sacred fire or diya. Chant simple mantras with a calm mind. Perform aarti and place the idol or photo of your family deity at the center of the altar. Invite blessings for the household and all kin.
  • Visit a temple or perform a small home puja in the afternoon. Offer white flowers, fruits, and sweets. Light incense and bow to the deities. Read or listen to a short story of the day. Sit with family for devotional songs and collective prayers.
  • Share prasad and charity with the needy. Distribute food, grains, or clothes to neighbors or local shelters. Speak kindly and avoid harsh words. Teach children the value of generosity. End the day with gratitude and a peaceful mindset.
  • Observe a gentle, sattvik routine after sunset. Keep electronic devices minimal. Offer lamps to the household gods and recite Narayan or Lakshmi mantras softly. Maintain a calm household atmosphere and nurture harmony.

Remedies to Perform on Ishti Shukla Purnima MAY 2026

  • Action: Light a lamp at dawn and chant a Vishnu mantra for 5–7 minutes.
    Benefit: Purifies the home and invites divine protection.
  • Action: Make a charitable offering of dry groceries or rice to the needy.
    Benefit: Earns blessings for family welfare and good karma.
  • Action: Observe a light vrat and eat only sattvic foods before noon.
    Benefit: Improves focus, patience, and spiritual clarity.

Mantras & Chants on Ishti Shukla Purnima MAY 2026

  1. Om Namo Narayanaya — Significance: Invokes Narayana for protection and grace during the day.
  2. Om Shreem Narayanaya Namaha — Significance: Bestows inner strength and calm while performing rituals.

Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Ishti Shukla Purnima MAY 2026

  • Keep a light, sattvic diet. Avoid onion, garlic, meat, and heavy spices.
  • If you fast, eat only a simple meal at noon and avoid snacks after sunset.
  • Drink warm water or herbal tea. Do not overeat and stay hydrated.

Dos and Don’ts on Ishti Shukla Purnima MAY 2026

Do’s

  • Perform a sacred bath and daily puja with focus and respect.
  • Engage in charity, share meals, and help those in need.
  • Maintain calm speech, gentle actions, and gratitude throughout the day.

Don’ts

  • Do not eat meat or tamasic foods on this day.
  • Do not lose temper or engage in harsh talk.
  • Do not waste time or neglect family responsibilities.
Sacred Chant

"Om Hreem Lord Agniayai Namah"

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

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