Lalita Jayanti 2026 or Shodashi Jayanti is set to take place on 1st February 2026. As per the Hindu Panchang, this sacred day is observed on the day of Magha Purnima. Lalita Jayanti is observed in honour of Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari, who is one of the ten Mahavidyas. It is also believed that the goddess has appeared on this day. On this day, people observe special prayers and rituals in honour of the goddess for happiness, peace, and prosperity. It is also believed that worshipping her would not only provide material comforts but also attain liberation.
Below are all the important details regarding the date, timings, shubh muhurat, significance and rituals associated with this day:
Lalita Jayanti 2026: Shodashi Jayanti Date And Time
- Lalita Jayanti 2026 Date: 1st February 2026, Sunday
- Purnima Tithi Begins: 05:52 AM, 1st February 2026
- Purnima Tithi Ends: 03:38 AM, 2nd February 2026
Lalita Jayanti 2026: Shodashi Jayanti Shubh Muhurat
Below is the list of auspicious timings on Lalita Jayanti 2026:
- Abhijit Muhurat: 12:13 PM to 12:57 PM
- Amrit Kaal: 05:59 PM to 07:29 PM
- Ravi Pushya Yog: 07:09 AM to 11:58 PM
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yog: 07:09 AM to 11:58 PM
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Devi Lalita Tripura Sundari is known as the most beautiful and powerful among all the ten Mahavidya goddesses. (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Lalita Jayanti 2026: Shodashi Jayanti Significance
Lalita Jayanti or Shodashi Jayanti is of immense importance for the worship of Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari. Maa Tripura Sundari is known as the most beautiful and powerful of the ten Mahavidyas. Her worship ensures happiness, beauty, and mental peace in one's life. On this day, devotees keep a fast to get the blessings of the goddess, which are believed to fulfil all their desires and attain liberation.
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Lalita Jayanti 2026: Shodashi Jayanti Rituals
On Lalita Jayanti, the devotees wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and wear clean clothes. The idol or Yantra of Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari is installed at the worship place. Kumkum, rice grains, and red flowers are offered to the Goddess, as she likes the colour red the most. On this day, the devotees keep a fast and think it to be extremely auspicious to chant the Lalita Sahasranama, a hymn of 1000 names of the Goddess. Towards the end of the puja, an aarti is performed, and young girls are worshipped and fed.
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