Lalita Jayanti 2026 Auspicious Timings
Lalita Jayanti is celebrated every year on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Magha. In 2026, the timings are as follows:
- Purnima Tithi Begins: 1 February at 5:53 AM
- Purnima Tithi Ends: 2 February at 3:22 PM
- Main Celebration Date: Sunday, 1 February 2026
How to Perform Puja on Lalita Jayanti 2026
To receive the blessings of Goddess Lalita, follow this traditional worship method:
- Preparation: Wake up before sunrise, bathe, and wear white-colored clothes.
- Cleaning: Clean your puja altar and sprinkle Ganga water for purification.
- Installation: Place a white cloth on a wooden platform and install a picture of Goddess Lalita or a Shri Yantra.
- Offerings: Offer kumkum, rice grains (Akshat), fruits, and fresh flowers.
- Bhog: Specifically offer kheer made of milk to the Goddess.
- Conclusion: Recite the story of Goddess Lalita, perform the Aarti, and distribute Prasad (especially to young girls).
The Significance of the Third Mahavidya
Goddess Lalita is a powerful incarnation of Shakti. The Devi Purana describes her as the principal deity of Shri Vidya. Worshiping her is believed to help devotees attain salvation (Moksha) and various spiritual powers (Siddhis).
In the Kamakhya region, she is worshiped as a form of Kamakhya. Because she is the principal deity of Shri Vidya, devotees frequently recite the Lalita Sahasranama and Lalita Trishati during her worship, often following tantric methods for deeper spiritual connection.
Popular Names of Goddess Lalita
The Goddess is known by many divine names across different traditions, including:
- Shodashi
- Lalitambika
- Tripurasundari
- Mahatripurasundari
- Kamakshi
- Kameshwari
