Tamil Fasting Days 2026

Hindu fasting days (2026) Mukkiya Viradha Dinam is deeply personal, with variations in practices and significance depending on individual beliefs and regional customs.

Indian Tamil Fasting days of this month February 2026

Pournami - 01 February 2026 - Sunday

Amavasai - 16 February 2026 - Monday

Amavasai - 17 February 2026 - Tuesday

Karthigai - 06 February 2026 - Friday

Shasti - 22 February 2026 - Sunday

Chathurthi - 21 February 2026 - Saturday

Sankatahara Chathurthi - 05 February 2026 - Thursday

Ekadhasi - 13 February 2026 - Friday

Ekadhasi - 27 February 2026 - Friday

Maadha Sivarathiri - 15 February 2026 - Sunday

Pradosham - 14 February 2026 - Saturday

Pournami Dates Each Month - 2026

03 January 2026 - Saturday

01 February 2026 - Sunday

03 March 2026 - Tuesday

01 April 2026 - Wednesday

03 April 2026 - Friday

29 May 2026 - Friday

29 June 2026 - Monday

27 July 2026 - Monday

26 August 2026 - Wednesday

02 September 2026 - Wednesday

06 October 2026 - Tuesday

05 November 2026 - Thursday

04 December 2026 - Friday

Amavasai Dates Each Month - 2026

18 January 2026 - Sunday

16 February 2026 - Monday

17 February 2026 - Tuesday

18 March 2026 - Wednesday

16 April 2026 - Thursday

17 April 2026 - Friday

16 May 2026 - Saturday

14 June 2026 - Sunday

13 July 2026 - Monday

14 July 2026 - Tuesday

12 August 2026 - Wednesday

10 September 2026 - Thursday

10 October 2026 - Saturday

08 November 2026 - Sunday

08 December 2026 - Tuesday

Karthigai Dates Each Month - 2026

09 January 2026 - Friday

06 February 2026 - Friday

05 March 2026 - Thursday

01 April 2026 - Wednesday

29 April 2026 - Wednesday

26 May 2026 - Tuesday

22 June 2026 - Monday

20 July 2026 - Monday

16 August 2026 - Sunday

12 September 2026 - Saturday

10 October 2026 - Saturday

06 November 2026 - Friday

03 December 2026 - Thursday

31 December 2026 - Thursday

Shasti Dates Each Month - 2026

24 January 2026 - Saturday

22 February 2026 - Sunday

24 March 2026 - Tuesday

22 April 2026 - Wednesday

22 May 2026 - Friday

20 June 2026 - Saturday

19 July 2026 - Sunday

18 August 2026 - Tuesday

17 September 2026 - Thursday

16 October 2026 - Friday

15 November 2026 - Sunday

15 December 2026 - Tuesday

Chathurthi Dates Each Month - 2026

22 January 2026 - Thursday

21 February 2026 - Saturday

22 March 2026 - Sunday

20 April 2026 - Monday

20 May 2026 - Wednesday

18 June 2026 - Thursday

17 July 2026 - Friday

16 August 2026 - Sunday

14 September 2026 - Monday

14 October 2026 - Wednesday

13 November 2026 - Friday

13 December 2026 - Sunday

Sankatahara Chathurthi Dates Each Month - 2026

06 January 2026 - Tuesday

05 February 2026 - Thursday

06 March 2026 - Friday

05 April 2026 - Sunday

05 May 2026 - Tuesday

04 June 2026 - Thursday

03 July 2026 - Friday

02 August 2026 - Sunday

31 August 2026 - Monday

29 September 2026 - Tuesday

29 October 2026 - Thursday

27 November 2026 - Friday

27 December 2026 - Sunday

Ekadhasi Dates Each Month - 2026

14 January 2026 - Wednesday

29 January 2026 - Thursday

13 February 2026 - Friday

27 February 2026 - Friday

15 March 2026 - Sunday

29 March 2026 - Sunday

13 April 2026 - Monday

27 April 2026 - Monday

13 May 2026 - Wednesday

27 May 2026 - Wednesday

11 June 2026 - Thursday

25 June 2026 - Thursday

10 July 2026 - Friday

25 July 2026 - Saturday

09 August 2026 - Sunday

23 August 2026 - Sunday

07 September 2026 - Monday

22 September 2026 - Tuesday

06 October 2026 - Tuesday

22 October 2026 - Thursday

05 November 2026 - Thursday

20 November 2026 - Friday

04 December 2026 - Friday

20 December 2026 - Sunday

Maadha Sivarathiri Dates Each Month - 2026

17 January 2026 - Saturday

15 February 2026 - Sunday

17 March 2026 - Tuesday

15 April 2026 - Wednesday

15 May 2026 - Friday

13 June 2026 - Saturday

12 July 2026 - Sunday

11 August 2026 - Tuesday

09 September 2026 - Wednesday

09 October 2026 - Friday

07 November 2026 - Saturday

07 December 2026 - Monday

Pradosham Dates Each Month - 2026

01 January 2026 - Thursday

16 January 2026 - Friday

30 January 2026 - Friday

14 February 2026 - Saturday

01 March 2026 - Sunday

16 March 2026 - Monday

30 March 2026 - Monday

15 April 2026 - Wednesday

29 April 2026 - Wednesday

14 May 2026 - Thursday

28 May 2026 - Thursday

12 June 2026 - Friday

27 June 2026 - Saturday

12 July 2026 - Sunday

26 July 2026 - Sunday

10 August 2026 - Monday

25 August 2026 - Tuesday

08 September 2026 - Tuesday

24 September 2026 - Thursday

08 October 2026 - Thursday

23 October 2026 - Friday

06 November 2026 - Friday

22 November 2026 - Sunday

06 December 2026 - Sunday

21 December 2026 - Monday

Fasting holds significant spiritual and cultural importance in Hinduism. It is practiced as a way to purify the body and mind, discipline oneself, and connect with the divine. Fasting can vary based on regional traditions, specific deities, or individual spiritual goals. Below are some key aspects of fasting in Hinduism:

Types of Fasting:

Partial Fasting (Upvaas): Abstaining from certain foods (like grains or non-vegetarian items) while consuming fruits, milk, and nuts.
Complete Fasting (Nirjala): Total abstinence from food and water for a specific period.
Phalahar Fasting: Consuming only fruits and specific beverages, avoiding cooked meals.

Days for Fasting:

Monday (Somvar): Dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Tuesday (Mangalvar): Observed for Lord Hanuman or Goddess Durga.
Thursday (Guruvar): Dedicated to Lord Vishnu or Guru Brihaspati (Jupiter).
Friday (Shukravar): Honoring Goddess Lakshmi or Santoshi Mata.
Saturday (Shanivar): Fasting for Lord Shani or Lord Hanuman.
Ekadashi: Observed twice a month on the 11th day of the lunar fortnight, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Festive Fasting:

Navratri: Nine days of fasting for Goddess Durga.
Karva Chauth: Observed by married women for the well-being of their husbands.
Maha Shivaratri: Devotees fast to honor Lord Shiva.
Janmashtami: Celebrated with fasting to mark Lord Krishna's birth.

Spiritual Benefits:

Detachment: Fasting helps reduce attachment to physical pleasures and fosters a sense of discipline.
Purification: It is believed to cleanse both the body and the soul, enhancing spiritual focus.
Devotion: Strengthens the bond between the devotee and the deity by showing dedication.

Health Benefits (as understood traditionally):

Detoxification of the body.
Regulation of eating habits.
Boosting mental clarity and focus.

Modern Context:

While fasting retains its spiritual essence, many people adapt it to fit their lifestyles, including observing it for health reasons or practicing mindfulness.

Hindu fasting is deeply personal, with variations in practices and significance depending on individual beliefs and regional customs.