Jandhyala Pournami 2026 – Date
Jandhyala Pournami (Yajur Upakarma) in 2026 falls on Friday 28 August 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
Jandhyala Pournami is the Telugu name for Shravana Pournami as the day of Yajur Upakarma: the yajnopavitam (jandhyam) is renewed after the kamokarsheet japam, and the year's Veda study is formally begun. Rig Vedis perform their upakarma on Shravana nakshatra instead, which may be a different day. The same pournami is Rakhi and Hayagriva Jayanti.
Tithi timing
Sukla Pournami begins 27 August 2026 at 9:09 AM IST and ends 28 August 2026 at 9:48 AM IST.
How the date is decided
Shravana pournami; Hayagriva Jayanti the same day.
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Friday 28 August 2026 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Friday 28 August 2026 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Friday 28 August 2026 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Friday 28 August 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Friday 28 August 2026 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Friday 28 August 2026 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Friday 28 August 2026 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Friday 28 August 2026 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Thursday 27 August 2026 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Thursday 27 August 2026 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Thursday 27 August 2026 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Thursday 27 August 2026 |
| New York | New York, USA | Thursday 27 August 2026 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Thursday 27 August 2026 |
| London | United Kingdom | Thursday 27 August 2026 |
| Sydney | Australia | Friday 28 August 2026 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Friday 28 August 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Friday 28 August 2026 |
Different date in: Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Atlanta, London — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities west of India.
FAQ
When is Jandhyala Pournami in 2026?
Jandhyala Pournami 2026 is on Friday 28 August 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Los Angeles it is on Thursday 27 August 2026.
Which tithi is Jandhyala Pournami?
Sukla Pournami of Shravana masa (amanta).
How is the date of Jandhyala Pournami decided?
Shravana pournami; Hayagriva Jayanti the same day.
What day of the week is Jandhyala Pournami 2026?
Friday.
Related
- Bonalu (Telangana) – Sunday 9 August 2026
- Shravana Masam begins – Thursday 13 August 2026
- Shravana Sukravaram – Friday 14 August 2026
- Garuda Panchami (Nagula Panchami) – Monday 17 August 2026
- Shravana Somavaram – Monday 17 August 2026
- Mangala Gauri Vratam – Tuesday 18 August 2026
- Varalakshmi Vratam – Friday 21 August 2026
- Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Pournami) – Friday 28 August 2026
- Sri Krishna Janmashtami – Friday 4 September 2026
- Polala Amavasya – Friday 11 September 2026
- Bhadrapada Masam begins – Saturday 12 September 2026
- Vinayaka Chavithi – Monday 14 September 2026
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