Anvadhan & Ishti Festival in 2026: Meaning, Date, Time, Tithi

Anvadhan & Ishti 2026: Date, Time, Tithi
SIGNIFICANCE OF ISHTI AND ANVADHAN, IMPORTANCE OF ISHTI AND ANVADHAN
BENEFITS OF ISHTI AND ANVADHAN

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.

Anvadhan festival

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 2026: Date, Time, Tithi

The Anvadhan and Ishti dates are calculated in various ways. Below is the list of Anvadhan Ishti 2026 dates and Ishti Tithi, which fulfils the different methods of calculating Ishti dates.

Ishti Dates and Timing

January 3, 2026, Saturday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

January 4, 2026, Sunday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

January 18, 2026, Sunday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

January 19, 2026, Monday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

February 1, 2026, Sunday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

February 2, 2026, Monday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

February 17, 2026, Tuesday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

February 18, 2026, Wednesday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

March 3, 2026, Tuesday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

March 4, 2026, Wednesday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

March 18, 2026, Wednesday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

March 19, 2026, Thursday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

April 1, 2026, Wednesday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

April 2, 2026, Thursday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

April 17, 2026, Friday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

April 18, 2026, Saturday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

May 1, 2026, Friday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

May 2, 2026, Saturday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

May 16, 2026, Saturday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

May 17, 2026, Sunday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

May 31, 2026, Sunday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

June 1, 2026, Monday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

June 14, 2026, Sunday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

June 15, 2026, Monday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

June 29, 2026, Monday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

June 30, 2026, Tuesday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

July 14, 2026, Tuesday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

July 15, 2026, Wednesday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

July 29, 2026, Wednesday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

July 30, 2026, Thursday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

August 12, 2026, Wednesday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

August 13, 2026, Thursday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

August 27, 2026, Thursday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

August 28, 2026, Friday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

September 10, 2026, Thursday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

September 11, 2026, Friday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

September 26, 2026, Saturday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

September 27, 2026, Sunday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

October 10, 2026, Saturday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

October 11, 2026, Sunday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

October 25, 2026, Sunday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

October 26, 2026, Monday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

November 9, 2026, Monday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

November 10, 2026, Tuesday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

November 24, 2026, Tuesday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

November 25, 2026, Wednesday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

December 8, 2026, Tuesday
Anvadhan Krishna Amavasya

December 9, 2026, Wednesday
Ishti Krishna Amavasya

December 23, 2026, Wednesday
Anvadhan Shukla Purnima

December 24, 2026, Thursday
Ishti Shukla Purnima

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.

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