Shravana Purnima 2026: Full Moon Timing and What It Means for Each Sign

The date, the Purnima tithi window, the day's key timings in New Delhi, and a sign-by-sign reading of a full Moon in Aquarius.

UPDATED 2026-09-267 MIN READ

A full Moon rising over a riverbank at dusk while a woman ties a sacred thread on her brother's wrist beside a lit diya

Shravana Purnima 2026 is observed on Friday, 28 August 2026, because the Purnima tithi is present at sunrise that day. The tithi runs from 9:09 AM, 27 August 2026 to 9:48 AM, 28 August 2026 (IST, New Delhi; other cities differ by a few minutes). The Moon is in Kumbh (Aquarius) in Shatabhisha nakshatra, opposite the Sun in Singh (Leo).

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Shravana Purnima falls on Friday, 28 August 2026, decided by the Purnima tithi prevailing at sunrise.
The Purnima tithi lasts from 9:09 AM, 27 August 2026 to 9:48 AM, 28 August 2026 in New Delhi.
The full Moon sits in Kumbh in Shatabhisha nakshatra, facing the Sun in Singh, which traditionally highlights the balance between self and community.
Abhijit muhurat on the day is 11:57 AM to 12:48 PM, and Rahu kaal is 10:46 AM to 12:22 PM.

When is Shravana Purnima in 2026?

Shravana Purnima is on Friday, 28 August 2026. All times here are IST for New Delhi, and other cities differ by a few minutes. The Shukla Purnima tithi begins at 9:09 AM, 27 August 2026 and ends at 9:48 AM, 28 August 2026. Because Purnima is the tithi at sunrise (5:57 AM) on 28 August, that day is taken as the observance day under the sunrise rule. Note that the tithi itself ends mid-morning, so rites tied strictly to the Purnima tithi are often done early in the day. Practice differs by family and region, and some households begin observances on the evening of 27 August when the full Moon is already up.

What are the key timings on 28 August 2026?

Sunrise is at 5:57 AM and sunset at 6:48 PM. Moonrise is at 6:54 PM. Abhijit muhurat, traditionally considered an auspicious midday window, runs from 11:57 AM to 12:48 PM (51 minutes). Rahu kaal, generally avoided for starting new work, is from 10:46 AM to 12:22 PM (1 hour 36 minutes). The nakshatra is Shatabhisha until 3:13 AM, 29 August 2026. The yoga is Atiganda until 7:28 AM, 28 August 2026, and the karana is Bava until 9:49 AM, 28 August 2026.

Why is Shravana Purnima considered important?

It closes the month of Shravana, a month widely associated with devotion to Shiva. In much of India the day is also celebrated as Raksha Bandhan, and in several traditions it is linked to renewing the sacred thread and to honouring learning and teachers. Coastal communities in western India mark it as a day of offering to the sea. How the day is observed differs by family and region, so follow your household's custom.

What does a full Moon in Aquarius mean astrologically?

At this Purnima the Moon is in Kumbh (Aquarius) and the Sun in Singh (Leo), directly opposite each other. Traditionally this axis contrasts personal pride and recognition (Leo) with group, friendship and the wider good (Aquarius). Shatabhisha, the nakshatra of the Moon, is ruled by Rahu and associated with healing and the hundred physicians, so the day is often read as suited to reflection, recovery and letting go. This is traditional guidance, not a prediction.

What does this full Moon mean for each Moon sign?

These readings use your Moon sign and are general themes only. Mesha (Aries): the Moon lights your house of gains, so friendships and networks may feel important. Vrishabha (Taurus): career and public standing come into focus. Mithuna (Gemini): learning, travel and a guru's advice are highlighted. Karka (Cancer): shared money and inner change ask for honesty. Simha (Leo): the full Moon falls opposite you, spotlighting partners and agreements. Kanya (Virgo): health routines and daily work benefit from attention. Tula (Libra): creativity, children and romance feel warm. Vrishchika (Scorpio): home and family matters surface. Dhanu (Sagittarius): conversations, siblings and short trips are active. Makara (Capricorn): savings and family speech deserve care. Kumbha (Aquarius): the Moon is in your own sign, so emotions run high; rest well. Meena (Pisces): a quiet, reflective day suits you, good for charity and letting go. The actual effect depends on your full chart, including your ascendant and running dasha. If you do not know your Moon sign, the Moon sign calculator will give it from your birth details.

What can you do on this Purnima?

Common, simple practices include a morning bath and prayer, giving to those in need, offering water to the Moon after moonrise at 6:54 PM, and spending time with family. Many people avoid starting important new work during Rahu kaal. Specific rituals, fasting rules and mantras vary by family and region, so check with your family priest or local panchang. Festival timings are the same for everyone in a city, but how a period affects you depends on your own chart, which Melooha can check.

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