Chaitra Purnima 2026: Date, Vrat Vidhi, Moonrise, and Significance Revealed

• Chaitra Purnima 2026 falls on Wednesday, April 1, with Purnima Tithi beginning at 07:06 AM on April 1 and ending at 07:41 AM on April 2.
• This sacred full moon day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Chandra Dev, believed to bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual purification.
• Observing the Purnima Vrat is said to remove past sins, bring prosperity, happiness, and bless devotees with health and family well-being.
• Rituals include a holy bath, Sankalpa, worship of Lord Ganesha, Shiva, Parvati, Vishnu, and Lakshmi, followed by offering Arghya to the Moon.
• The moonrise time on April 1, 2026, is 06:11 PM, when devotees offer Arghya to Lord Chandra and conclude their fast.