Anvadhan And Ishti Festival

ABOUT ISHTI & ANVADHAN FESTIVAL

Anvadhan and Ishti festival are dedicated to Lord Vishnu and observed by Hindus, especially by those of the Vaishnav sect or the Vaishnav Sampradaya and other Lord Vishnu devotees. The term Anvadhan means the ritual of adding fuel to keep the fire of Yajna/Havan/Homam burning after performing a fire sacrifice ceremony also known as Agnihotra.

The Anvadhan festival is celebrated on New Moon or Amavasya of every month by keeping a day-long fast and performing Yajna for Lord Vishnu
The literal meaning of Ishti (Sanskrit word) is carrying out good work with the divine Lord’s blessings. Ishti is celebrated on the full Moon day or Purnima of every month, based on the Hindu Lunar calendar. It is also recommend to observe a fast on Ishti and perform Japa of Vishnu mantras in meditation or to perform Satyanarayan Katha. It is believed that observing the rituals of Ishti with a pure intention helps in fulfilling the desires of devotees.
Lord Vishnu is one of the Divine Trinity along with Lord Brahma and Mahesh, and He is the preserver and protector of the Universe. The Vaishnav Sampradaya consider Lord Vishnu the Supreme Lord and worship Him dedicatedly.
Purnima (Full Moon) and Amavasya (New Moon) are important days and considered auspicious by Hindus and various rituals are practiced by devotees on these days.

Anvadhan & Ishti 2025: Date, Time, Tithi

The Anvadhan and Ishti dates are calculated in various ways. Below is the list of Anvadhan Ishti 2025 dates and Ishti Tithi, which fulfils the different methods of calculating Ishti dates.

January 13, 2025, Monday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

January 14, 2025, Tuesday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

January 29, 2025, Wednesday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

January 30, 2025, Thursday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

February 12, 2025, Wednesday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

February 13, 2025, Thursday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

February 27, 2025, Thursday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

February 28, 2025, Friday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

March 14, 2025, Friday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

March 15, 2025, Saturday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

March 29, 2025, Saturday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

March 30, 2025, Sunday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

April 12, 2025, Saturday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

April 13, 2025, Sunday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

April 27, 2025, Sunday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

April 28, 2025, Monday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

May 12, 2025, Monday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

May 13, 2025, Tuesday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

May 26, 2025, Monday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

May 27, 2025, Tuesday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

June 11, 2025, Wednesday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

June 12, 2025, Thursday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

June 25, 2025, Wednesday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

June 26, 2025, Thursday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

July 10, 2025, Thursday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

July 11, 2025, Friday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

July 24, 2025, Thursday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

July 25, 2025, Friday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

August 9, 2025, Saturday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

August 10, 2025, Sunday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

August 22, 2025, Friday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

August 23, 2025, Saturday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

September 7, 2025, Sunday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

September 8, 2025, Monday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

September 21, 2025, Sunday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

September 22, 2025, Monday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

October 6, 2025, Monday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

October 7, 2025, Tuesday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

October 21, 2025, Tuesday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

October 22, 2025, Wednesday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

November 5, 2025, Wednesday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

November 6, 2025, Thursday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

November 20, 2025, Thursday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

November 21, 2025, Friday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

December 4, 2025, Thursday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

December 5, 2025, Friday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

December 19, 2025, Friday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

December 20, 2025, Saturday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

SIGNIFICANCE OF ISHTI AND ANVADHAN, IMPORTANCE OF ISHTI AND ANVADHAN

The Anvadhan and Ishti celebrations are observed on Amavasy (New Moon) and Purnima (Full Moon) respectively, of every month. On the days of Anvadhan and Ishti, Lord Vishnu is worshipped for blessings of happiness, prosperity, peace. These two festivals are auspicious and hold special significance and importance for the Vaishnav Sampradaya and devotees of Lord Vishnu.
On Anvadhan, a day-long fast is observed by devotees and they have only one Sattvik meal at the end of the day. Vaishnavites also perform Vishnu havan to receive blessings of Lord Vishnu.
The word Ishti also means desire. On this day, the devotees of Vaishnav Sampradaya perform Satyanarayan Katha or chant Vishnu’s name for fulfilment of their true desires. In the Satyanarya Katha, Lord Narayan (Vishnu) is worshipped for the wellbeing of the family. The main ritual in this puja is hearing the Satyanaryan Katha, which are different stories that glorify the powers and blessings of Lord Narayan and enhance devotion to the Lord. Devotees invite their friends and other family members to hear the Satyanarayan Katha, which is said to bring blessings of divine Lord Narayan.
On Ishti puja day, the Dasavatar (10 manifestations) of Lord Vishnu are honoured and worshipped too. Meditation and Japa/Mantra chanting of Vishnu Sahasranam and other Vedic Mantras of the divine Lord helps one to be on the path of Dharma. Donations of food, clothes etc. are made to Brahmins and the needy.
There is a general misunderstanding among some devotees that Anvadhan and Ishti are the same festival. However, they are different festivals which are celebrated on two different days of each month.

BENEFITS OF ISHTI AND ANVADHAN

On Anvadhan and Ishti festival, Lord Vishnu is worshipped for His blessings.

• Observing a fast on Anvadhan and performing the havan on Ishti meticulously these auspicious days bestows peace, prosperity, good fortune, happiness, good health, spiritual growth and overall well being.
• Observing Anvadhan and Ishti removes miseries and heals devotees on mental, physical, and spiritual levels.
• Observing Ishti with sincerity, fulfils the desires of devotees, by the grace of Lord Vishnu.