Shravan Purnima
28 August 2026
🌕 Quick Info
Shravan Purnima — Raksha Bandhan and the sacred full moon of Shiva's month. Also Narali Purnima in coastal Maharashtra.
About this festival
Full moon of the sacred Shravan month. Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on this Purnima. Also known as Narali Purnima in coastal Maharashtra and Kajari Purnima in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
✨ Key Significance
- Raksha Bandhan
- Shiva worship
- holy river bath
- coconut sea offering (Narali Purnima)
- Kajari folk songs
🙏 How to Observe
- Begin the day with sankalp and short prayer.
- Include: Raksha Bandhan.
- Include: Shiva worship.
- Include: holy river bath.
- Conclude with gratitude, prasad, and positive resolve.
August Guidance
Krishna bhakti, celebration, and dharmic joy.
- Kirtan and scripture recitation
- Temple visit with family
- Prasad distribution and seva
📝 Detailed Notes
Shravan Purnima is the full moon of the holiest month of Shravan (dedicated to Lord Shiva). Multiple regional festivals converge on this powerful day.
Raksha Bandhan (across India):
- Sisters tie a sacred thread (rakhi) on their brothers' wrists as a symbol of love and protection.
- Brothers offer gifts and a vow of lifelong care and protection.
- A day of family reunion and celebration.
Narali Purnima (Coastal Maharashtra):
- Fishermen offer coconuts to the sea as thanksgiving and seek Varuna's blessings before venturing out.
- Marks the end of the monsoon rest period and the reopening of the sea to fishing.
Kajari Purnima (UP, Bihar, MP):
- Women sing Kajari folk songs celebrating the monsoon rains and the crops.
- Fasting and puja are observed for children's welfare.
Spiritual observance:
- Take a holy bath and perform Shiva or Satya Narayan puja.
- Visit Shiva temples in the morning.
- Offer milk, bel leaves, and water on a Shiva linga.
- The entire Shravan month is sacred to Shiva, and its Purnima is the most auspicious day within it.