Shakambhari Purnima is observed on the full moon day of the Paush month in the Hindu lunar calendar. Astrologically, this day falls under the influence of the full moon, symbolizing the culmination of energies. The festival is dedicated to Goddess Shakambhari, an incarnation of Goddess Durga, who is believed to nourish all living beings with food and vegetation. People celebrate to honor the goddess for her blessings of fertility and abundance of crops, especially in agrarian communities.
Shakambhari Purnima 2026 honors the nourishing form of Goddess Shakambhari Devi. She symbolizes plenty, care, and sustenance for all beings. This day blends devotion with food, sharing, and healing. It inspires gratitude for greens, grains, and the gifts of the earth. People seek balance, prosperity, and harmony in family and community. 🙏🕊️
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Shukla Purnima (Shakambhari Puja day) |
| Nakshatra | Rohini Nakshatra in the early hours, transitioning to Purnima |
| Sunrise | 06:18 AM IST |
| Sunset | 05:42 PM IST |
| Auspicious Timing | Brahma Muhurat: 05:07–06:02 AM; Abhijit Muhurat: 11:50 AM–12:40 PM; Punya Kala: 1:30–3:00 PM |
| Date | 24 November 2026 |
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Do's: Take a purifying bath before prayers, wear clean, modest clothes, perform Shakambhari Puja with greens or bhog and distribute prasad to family, friends and the needy; observe a light or sattvik fast as per family tradition and eat simple meals; chant or listen to devotional mantras or prayers dedicated to Goddess Shakambhari; keep the home clean and decorate with flowers, rangoli and a lamp; donate to the needy and share food; visit a temple or perform home puja with reverence. Don'ts: avoid non-vegetarian foods and alcohol on this day; don't overeat; don't quarrel or indulge in anger; avoid wastefulness and neglect of food resources; don't neglect cleanliness or harm the environment; avoid loud or disrespectful behavior during puja.
Remedies on Shakambhari Purnima 2026 include taking a purifying bath and wearing clean clothes, keeping a tidy home altar with a picture or idol of Shakambhari Devi, offering leafy greens, vegetables, grains, and fruits as bhog, chanting Shakambhari Devi prayers or mantras, observing a vrat or fasting (vegetarian and light meals as health permits), and performing charity such as feeding the hungry, donating greens, or feeding cows, followed by distributing prasad to family and friends. These observances are believed to invite the goddess's nourishment and blessings to the household, bring abundance, health and vitality, protect from scarcity and difficulties, and foster spiritual growth, gratitude, and peace.
Shakambhari Purnima honors Goddess Shakambhari, a form of Mahadevi Durga who nourishes the world with greens and vegetables. According to legend, she fed all beings during a time of famine, restoring life and abundance. The festival emphasizes nourishment, gratitude for nature’s bounty, and sharing food with others. It is observed on the Purnima (full moon) day in the Kartik month in many regions, with rituals that may include worship of Shakambhari, offering greens as prasad, fasting, and acts of charity to seek blessings for health, prosperity, and protection from scarcity in the coming year.