📌 Calendar (2026)
| Date | Day | Observance | Calendar Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Friday | Mahalakshmi Vrat Ends (Udyapan) | Hindu Calendar |
⏰ Mahalakshmi Vrat Ends 2026 – Parana & Ritual Timings
- Vrat Samapan / Udyapan Day: October 2, 2026
- Parana (Breaking Fast):
After Sunrise on the day of completion - Preferred Puja Time:
Morning hours after bath (Snan) - Charity & Offerings:
After Lakshmi Puja, before Parana
📌 Exact timings may vary slightly according to local Panchang.
📌 Mahalakshmi Vrat Samapan – Significance
Mahalakshmi Vrat is a sacred observance dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, observed mainly by women for wealth, prosperity, family harmony, and marital happiness.
The ending day (Samapan / Udyapan) is extremely important, as incomplete or improper conclusion of the vrat is believed to reduce its spiritual benefit. Devotees perform Lakshmi Puja, offer sweets and fruits, and then break the fast (Parana) with devotion.
Proper samapan ensures:
- Fulfillment of wishes
- Blessings of wealth and stability
- Peace and prosperity in the household
📖 Mahalakshmi Vrat – Completion Story (Katha)
According to traditional belief, a devoted woman once observed the Mahalakshmi Vrat with strict discipline but failed to perform the concluding rituals properly. As a result, the blessings were delayed.
Upon guidance from elders, she repeated the vrat and performed the Samapan Vidhi correctly. Goddess Lakshmi was pleased and blessed her household with abundance and happiness. This story highlights the importance of completing the vrat with full devotion and proper rituals.
📌 Mahalakshmi Vrat Ends – 10-Year Calendar (and onwards)
| Year | Date | Day | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 2 | Friday | Vrat Samapan |
| 2027 | September 22 | Wednesday | Vrat Samapan |
| 2028 | October 9 | Monday | Vrat Samapan |
| 2029 | September 28 | Friday | Vrat Samapan |
| 2030 | September 18 | Wednesday | Vrat Samapan |
| 2031 | October 6 | Monday | Vrat Samapan |
| 2032 | September 24 | Friday | Vrat Samapan |
| 2033 | October 13 | Thursday | Vrat Samapan |
| 2034 | October 2 | Monday | Vrat Samapan |
| 2035 | September 21 | Friday | Vrat Samapan |
📌 Dates are based on lunar calendar calculations; regional Panchang variations may occur.
📌 Short FAQ – Mahalakshmi Vrat Ends
❓ What does Mahalakshmi Vrat Ends mean?
It refers to the final day (Samapan/Udyapan) of the Mahalakshmi Vrat when the fast is completed.
❓ When does Mahalakshmi Vrat end in 2026?
It ends on Friday, October 2, 2026.
❓ What is Parana time for Mahalakshmi Vrat?
Parana should be done after sunrise on the Samapan day.
❓ Is Samapan mandatory for Mahalakshmi Vrat?
Yes, without proper Samapan, the vrat is considered incomplete.
❓ Who should observe Mahalakshmi Vrat?
Primarily women, though anyone seeking prosperity and harmony may observe it.
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