Rooted in ancient Vedic tradition, Ishti has been carried lovingly through generations by Vaishnav devotees and is now quietly trending on India’s spiritual calendars. Ishti is a monthly ritual worth bookmarking if your heart is looking for peace, your soul is seeking some purpose and you feel like your manifestation game needs a divine backup. You must be wondering, what is Ishti, anyway? So, let’s decode it, a ritual that blends Vedic mysticism, full moon magic, and Lord Vishnu’s grace, all in one.

What is Ishti?

In the ancient language of Sanskrit, ‘Ishti’ is derived from the word Ish, which means divine or lord. It loosely translates to ‘offering for the divine’, but more poetically, Ishti means doing good work with divine blessings. Think, intention meets ritual meets spiritual glow-up. Ishti is observed on every Purnima (Full Moon) across the lunar calendar. That means 12 dates (sometimes 13) each year, each one an opportunity to get aligned, centred, and maybe get a little blessed too.

Ishti 2025 dates

Here is your curated moon-date calendar for Ishti 2025, so you can plan your fasts, pujas, or just your spiritual detox days.

•January 14

•February 13

•March 15

•April 13

•May 13

•June 12

•July 11

•August 10

•September 8

•October 7

•November 6

•December 5

The Ishti rituals: A monthly spiritual reset

Now, after going through all this and getting a feeling that you should definitely observe it, you must be thinking about what actually should you do. Don’t worry we have got you covered. On Ishti Purnima, devotees fast, chant and perform Satyanarayan Katha and follow the puja ritual invoking Lord Vishnu in his wish-fulfilling form. The idea behind all this is simply to surrender your desires, and in return, receive what you truly need.

On Ishti, some families also gather around the sacred fire, and others offer fruits and tulsi leaves. Everyone chants, everyone listens, and, most importantly, everyone asks for peace, not from ego, but from love.

Ishti ≠ Anvadhan (Yes, they’re different)

So, this is one thing we should clarify, Ishti and Anvadhan are not the same. They are like cosmic cousins with different moods.

Anvadhan is observed on Amavasya (New Moon) and is focused on keeping the Agnihotra fire alive. It’s about fuel, discipline, and symbolic endings. Ishti, on the other hand, falls on Purnima (full moon night) and is all about divine intention and desire fulfilment.

Why does Ishti matter?

Life’s chaotic. We scroll, we hustle, we overthink. And in this super digital age, Ishti offers a pause. It provides you a moment to unplug and look inward. According to Vedas, Purnima is a time when the Moon is full, luminous, and emotionally charged. Rituals performed on this day are amplified, and that is why Ishti on Purnima is considered super-auspicious.

How to Observe Ishti

You don’t need much to observe Ishti, the list is quite simple. What you do need is intention, simplicity, and a quiet space to connect with the divine.

The modern-day Ishti checklist:

•Fast if you can, or eat a sattvic diet (fruit, milk, no garlic or onion).

•Light a diya at home in the east-facing direction.

•Chant Vishnu mantras or read/hear the Satyanarayan Katha.

•Offer tulsi leaves, bananas, milk, and sweets to Lord Vishnu.

•Donate clothes, food, or money to someone in need.

•Wear white, avoid negative talk, and keep the day soft and introspective.

Benefits of Ishti

You must be thinking why should you set a reminder every Purnima? Because Ishti is more than just a ritual, it is something of a spiritual mood board for manifesting your best life.

•During Ishti, your desires find their way to the universe.

•Ishti is said to bless the home with peace, abundance, and stability.

•The chanting, fasting, and rituals performed during Ishti are said to help detox your inner world too.

•Each Purnima honours the 10 divine forms of Vishnu, grounding you in dharma.

Ishti 2025 is a powerful monthly practice for anyone who wants to live with intention, ask with faith, and move with grace. Think of it as a love letter to the divine.

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