Purnima & Amavasya Dates — August 2026
Exact full-moon and new-moon times in IST, Ekadashi and Sankranti dates, and the daily tithi for August 2026.
Purnima in August 2026: Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 9:49 am. Amavasya: Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 11:07 pm. Ekadashi falls on Sun, 9 Aug 2026 (Krishna) and Sun, 23 Aug 2026 (Shukla). The Sun enters Leo (Mon, 17 Aug 2026, 7:55 am) — the Sankranti. All times are Indian Standard Time.
Key moon dates — August 2026
| Event | Date & time (IST) | Crystal action |
|---|---|---|
| 🌕 Purnima (full moon) | Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 9:49 am | Charge & set intentions |
| Purnima tithi window | Thu 27 Aug, 9:09 am → Fri 28 Aug, 9:49 am | Vrat & puja follow the tithi, not the exact full-moon moment |
| 🌑 Amavasya (new moon) | Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 11:07 pm | Cleanse & release |
| Amavasya tithi window | Wed 12 Aug, 1:54 am → Wed 12 Aug, 11:07 pm | Shraddha, snan-daan and Lakshmi Puja (Kartik) follow the tithi |
| Ekadashi (Krishna) | Sun, 9 Aug 2026 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
| Ekadashi (Shukla) | Sun, 23 Aug 2026 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
| Leo Sankranti | Mon, 17 Aug 2026, 7:55 am | Sun changes sign — wear sunstone or ruby substitute |
Daily tithi & nakshatra — August 2026
| Date | Tithi at sunrise | Moon nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, 1 Aug 2026 | Krishna Tritiya | Shatabhisha |
| Sun, 2 Aug 2026 | Krishna Chaturthi | Purva Bhadrapada |
| Mon, 3 Aug 2026 | Krishna Panchami | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Tue, 4 Aug 2026 | Krishna Shashthi | Revati |
| Wed, 5 Aug 2026 | Krishna Saptami | Ashwini |
| Thu, 6 Aug 2026 | Krishna Ashtami | Bharani |
| Fri, 7 Aug 2026 | Krishna Navami | Krittika |
| Sat, 8 Aug 2026 | Krishna Dashami | Rohini |
| Sun, 9 Aug 2026 | Krishna Ekadashi | Mrigashira |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | Krishna Dwadashi | Ardra |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | Krishna Chaturdashi | Punarvasu |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | Krishna Amavasya | Pushya |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | Shukla Pratipada | Magha |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | Shukla Dwitiya | Purva Phalguni |
| Sat, 15 Aug 2026 | Shukla Tritiya | Uttara Phalguni |
| Sun, 16 Aug 2026 | Shukla Chaturthi | Hasta |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | Shukla Panchami | Chitra |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | Shukla Shashthi | Swati |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | Shukla Saptami | Swati |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | Shukla Ashtami | Vishakha |
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | Shukla Navami | Anuradha |
| Sat, 22 Aug 2026 | Shukla Dashami | Jyeshtha |
| Sun, 23 Aug 2026 | Shukla Ekadashi | Mula |
| Mon, 24 Aug 2026 | Shukla Dwadashi | Purva Ashadha |
| Tue, 25 Aug 2026 | Shukla Dwadashi | Uttara Ashadha |
| Wed, 26 Aug 2026 | Shukla Trayodashi | Shravana |
| Thu, 27 Aug 2026 | Shukla Chaturdashi | Dhanishta |
| Fri, 28 Aug 2026 | Shukla Purnima | Shatabhisha |
| Sat, 29 Aug 2026 | Krishna Pratipada | Purva Bhadrapada |
| Sun, 30 Aug 2026 | Krishna Dwitiya | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Mon, 31 Aug 2026 | Krishna Tritiya | Revati |
Purnima ritual: charge your crystals
- Cleanse first — smoke (loban, camphor), sound or a selenite plate.
- Place stones where they will see the moon: windowsill, balcony or garden. No water needed.
- Set one intention per stone; chanting Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah 108 times honours Chandra.
- Collect sun-sensitive stones (amethyst, rose quartz, citrine) before harsh morning light.
Amavasya ritual: cleanse and release
Amavasya is not a charging night. Cleanse the stones you wore through a heavy month and write down what you want to let go of; keep black tourmaline or amethyst on the list overnight. Full method-by-method safety is in how to cleanse and energise crystals.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Purnima in August 2026?+
The full moon (Purnima) is on Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 9:49 am IST. Vrats follow the tithi at sunrise or moonrise, so check your local Panchang for fasting day.
When is Amavasya in August 2026?+
The new moon (Amavasya) is on Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 11:07 pm IST.
When is Ekadashi in August 2026?+
By sunrise tithi in IST, Ekadashi falls on Sun, 9 Aug 2026 (Krishna Paksha) and Sun, 23 Aug 2026 (Shukla Paksha). Smarta and Vaishnava traditions can observe it a day apart.
Can I charge crystals on the night before Purnima?+
Yes. The Moon is over 95% illuminated for about a day either side of full moon, so the nearest clear night works well.
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