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 2024: Date, Time, Tithi

The Anvadhan and Ishti dates are calculated in various ways. Below is the list of Anvadhan Ishti 2024 dates and Ishti Tithi, which fulfils the different methods of calculating Ishti dates.

Anvadhan 2024

• January 11, 2024, Thursday - Krishna Amavasya
• January 25, 2024, Thursday - Shukla Purnima
• February 9, 2024, Friday - Krishna Amavasya
• February 24, 2024, Saturday - Shukla Purnima
• March 9, 2024, Saturday - Krishna Amavasya
• March 25, 2024, Monday - Shukla Purnima
• April 8, 2024, Monday - Krishna Amavasya
• April 23, 2024, Tuesday - Shukla Purnima
• May 7, 2024, Tuesday - Krishna Amavasya
• May 23, 2024, Thursday - Shukla Purnima
• June 6, 2024, Thursday - Krishna Amavasya
• June 21, 2024, Friday - Shukla Purnima
• July 5, 2024, Friday - Krishna Amavasya
• July 21, 2024, Sunday - Shukla Purnima
• August 4, 2024, Sunday - Krishna Amavasya
• August 19, 2024, Monday - Shukla Purnima
• September 2, 2024, Monday - Krishna Amavasya
• September 17, 2024, Tuesday - Shukla Purnima
• October 2, 2024, Wednesday - Krishna Amavasya
• October 17, 2024, Thursday - Shukla Purnima
• November 1, 2024, Friday - Krishna Amavasya
• November 15, 2024, Friday - Shukla Purnima
• November 30, 2024, Saturday - Krishna Amavasya
• December 15, 2024, Sunday - Shukla Purnima
• December 30, 2024, Monday - Krishna Amavasya

Ishti 2024

• January 12, 2024, Friday – Krishna Amavasya
• January 26, 2024, Friday – Shukla Purnima
• February 10, 2024, Saturday – Krishna Amavasya
• February 25, 2024, Sunday – Shukla
• March 10, 2024, Sunday – Krishna Amavasya
• March 26, 2024, Tuesday – Shukla Purnima
• April 9, 2024, Tuesday – Krishna Amavasya
• April 24, 2024, Wednesday – Shukla Purnima
• May 8, 2024, Wednesday – Krishna Amavasya
• May 24, 2024, Friday – Shukla Purnima
• June 7, 2024, Friday – Krishna Amavasya
• June 22, 2024, Saturday – Shukla Purnima
• July 6, 2024, Saturday – Krishna Amavasya
• July 22, 2024, Monday – Shukla Purnima
• August 5, 2024, Monday – Krishna Amavasya
• August 20, 2024, Tuesday – Shukla Purnima
• September 3, 2024, Tuesday – Krishna Amavasya
• September 18, 2024, Wednesday – Shukla Purnima
• October 18, 2024, Friday – Shukla Purnima
• November 2, 2024, Saturday – Krishna Amavasya
• November 16, 2024, Saturday – Shukla Purnima
• December 1, 2024, Sunday – Krishna Amavasya
• December 16, 2024, Monday – Shukla Purnima
• December 31, 2024, Tuesday – 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.