{"id":212894,"date":"2026-04-01T19:30:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=212894"},"modified":"2026-04-01T19:30:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:00:50","slug":"the-first-full-moon-of-2026-chaitra-purnima-and-hanuman-jayanti-confluence-how-to-seek-blessings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/the-first-full-moon-of-2026-chaitra-purnima-and-hanuman-jayanti-confluence-how-to-seek-blessings\/","title":{"rendered":"The First Full Moon of 2026: Chaitra Purnima and Hanuman Jayanti Confluence\u2014How to Seek Blessings?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Chaitra Purnima, the first full moon of the Hindu lunar year, holds immense spiritual significance for devotees. In 2026, the Purnima Tithi begins at <strong>07:06 AM on Wednesday, April 1<\/strong>, and concludes at <strong>07:41 AM on Thursday, April 2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the moon will be at its peak visibility on the night of April 1, most devotees will observe the <strong>Chaitra Purnima Vrat on April 1, 2026<\/strong>. However, based on the Udayatithi, several celebrations, including the highly revered <strong>Hanuman Jayanti<\/strong>, will also take place on <strong>April 2<\/strong>. This celestial alignment marks a powerful period for strength, devotion, and renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Puja Rituals and Guidelines:<\/strong> Observing the Chaitra Purnima fast begins with a holy dip in a sacred river or adding drops of Gangajal to bathing water at home before sunrise. Devotees primarily worship Lord Satyanarayana (an avatar of Lord Vishnu) and Lord Hanuman on this day. Lighting a lamp with ghee and offering white flowers to the Moon God in the evening is believed to bring mental peace and emotional stability. Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa or the Satyanarayana Katha are essential parts of the ritual. Additionally, making donations of food, clothes, or essential items to the underprivileged is highly meritorious on this auspicious day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chaitra Purnima, the first full moon of the Hindu lunar year, holds immense spiritual significance for devotees. In 2026, the Purnima Tithi begins at 07:06 AM on Wednesday, April 1, and concludes at 07:41 AM on Thursday, April 2. 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