📅 Observance Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Observance | Rudra Savarni Manvadi |
| Date | 14 September 2026 |
| Day | Monday |
| Hindu Month | Bhadrapada |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha |
| Tithi | Tritiya |
| Calendar | Hindu Lunar Calendar |
| Category | Manvantar Observance |
| Deity Associated | Lord Shiva (Rudra) |
📖 What is Rudra Savarni Manvadi?
Rudra Savarni Manvadi marks the beginning of the Rudra Savarni Manvantar, which is the 12th Manvantar among the 14 Manvantars described in Hindu cosmology.
Each Manvantar represents a vast cosmic cycle governed by a Manu, the progenitor of mankind.
🔢 Manvantar System in Hindu Cosmology
| Manvantar No. | Manu Name |
|---|---|
| 11th | Dharma Savarni |
| 12th | Rudra Savarni |
| 13th | Deva Savarni |
| 14th | Indra Savarni |
Rudra Savarni Manvantar is especially associated with Shaiva influence and cosmic dissolution–renewal balance.
🔱 Who is Rudra Savarni Manu?
- Son of Ruchi Prajapati
- Named after Lord Rudra (Shiva)
- Governs an era focused on:
- Tapasya
- Discipline
- Transformation
- Spiritual evolution
This Manvantar emphasizes inner purification and ascetic wisdom.
🕉️ Religious & Spiritual Significance
Observing Rudra Savarni Manvadi is believed to:
- Earn immense punya (merit)
- Cleanse karmic debts
- Strengthen connection with Shiva tattva
- Mark auspicious beginnings for spiritual pursuits
Just like other Manvadi tithis, this day is highly auspicious for:
- Daan (charity)
- Japa
- Shraddha
- Pitru-related rituals
🪔 Rituals Observed on Rudra Savarni Manvadi
🔔 Common Practices
- Early morning bath (snana)
- Shiva puja or Rudra Abhishekam
- Donation of food, clothes, or grains
- Recitation of Shiva mantras
📿 Recommended Mantras
ॐ नमः शिवाय
ॐ रुद्राय नमः
🍚 Daan–Punya Importance
Charity on Manvadi days yields Akshaya Punya (imperishable merit).
| Recommended Daan | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Anna Daan | Nourishment |
| Vastra Daan | Protection |
| Til Daan | Pitru shanti |
| Cow-related charity | Highest merit |
🧘 Connection with Shraddha & Pitru Karma
Though not a Shraddha tithi by itself, Rudra Savarni Manvadi is:
- Favorable for ancestral remembrance
- Considered supportive for Pitru shanti
- Linked with karmic cleansing
📜 Puranic References
Mentions of Rudra Savarni Manvantar appear in:
- Vishnu Purana
- Bhagavata Purana
- Matsya Purana
These texts describe:
- Deities
- Saptarishis
- Indra of that Manvantar
🌌 Symbolic Meaning
Rudra Savarni Manvadi symbolizes:
- Destruction of ignorance
- Renewal through tapasya
- Balance between creation and dissolution
It reflects Shiva’s role as Mahakala, the regulator of time.
📅 Calendar-Style Table Entry
| Date | Day | Observance |
|---|---|---|
| 14 September 2026 | Monday | Rudra Savarni Manvadi |
❓ Short FAQ – Rudra Savarni Manvadi
Q1. When is Rudra Savarni Manvadi in 2026?
It is observed on 14 September 2026 (Monday).
Q2. What is a Manvadi?
A Manvadi marks the beginning of a Manvantar.
Q3. Which Manvantar does it represent?
The 12th Manvantar – Rudra Savarni Manvantar.
Q4. Which deity is associated with it?
Primarily Lord Shiva (Rudra).
Q5. What should be done on this day?
Daan, Shiva puja, mantra japa, and spiritual discipline.
Panchang Official