Kokila Vrat 2026: When will Kokila Vrat be observed in July? Know the date, auspicious time and method of puja

Kokila Vrat 2026: Many special fasts have been prescribed in Sanatan Dharma. Kokila fast is included in these. This is considered a special fast observed by women. According to the scriptures, this fast has been dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mother Sati. In some areas, there is a tradition of observing this fast from Ashadh Purnima to Shravan Purnima i.e. for one month. In this fast, fasting women wake up early in the morning and take bath in a river or reservoir.

After this, an idol of a cuckoo is made from clay and worshiped. There is a religious belief that the women who observe Kokila fast, their married life remains prosperous. Her husband is blessed with a long life. According to Drik Panchang, this year in the month of July this fast will be observed on Tuesday, 28th July. Let us know the auspicious time and method of worshiping Kokila Vrat.

Date of Kokila Vrat (Kokila Vrat 2026 Tithi)

• According to Drik Panchang, the full moon date of Ashadh month will start on Tuesday, 28th July this year at 06:18 pm.
• This holy date will end the next day on Wednesday, July 29, at 08:05 pm.

In such a situation, Kokila Vrat will be observed on Tuesday, 28th July this year.

Auspicious time for worship of Kokila Vrat (Kokila Vrat 2026 Puja Subh Muhurat)

According to Drik Panchang, this year the auspicious time of puja will start at 07:15 in the evening during Pradosh Kaal on the day of Kokila Vrat. This auspicious time will last till 09:20 in the night. In this way, women fasting on Kokila Vrat will get 02 hours 05 minutes time for worship.

Kokila Vrat Puja Vidhi

Women observing Kokila fast should wake up early in the morning and take bath. Then wear clean clothes and offer water to Lord Sun. After this, worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati as per the rituals. Worship the idol of the cuckoo. Keep a fast of fasting for the whole day. This fast can also be observed by consuming fruits at one time. The main puja of this fast is done in the evening during Pradosh Kaal. In the evening, worship Shiva-Shakti again as per the rituals. Read or listen to the story of Kokila Vrat. Eat fruits after puja.

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