Among the Tamil months, Purattasi is revered as a sacred month dedicated to Lord Perumal. Throughout Purattasi, many families avoid non-vegetarian food, eat only vegetarian meals, observe fasting, and worship Lord Thirumal. Mahalaya Paksha and Mahalaya Amavasya, which are considered important periods for worshipping one’s ancestors, also occur during this month. Purattasi is regarded as an auspicious time to offer tarpanam to one’s ancestors and receive their blessings. It is also believed to be a suitable month for visiting the family deity temple, fulfilling vows, and performing special prayers for the welfare of the family.
Purattasi Saturday Dates in 2026
Purattasi Sani 2026 Fasting Dates
- First Purattasi Saturday: September 19, 2026
- Second Purattasi Saturday: September 26, 2026
- Third Purattasi Saturday: October 3, 2026
- Fourth Purattasi Saturday: October 10, 2026
- Fifth Purattasi Saturday: October 17, 2026
Why Are Purattasi Saturdays Special?
Generally, Saturdays are considered auspicious days for worshipping Lord Perumal. The Saturdays that fall during Purattasi, which is revered as the month of Lord Perumal, are considered especially significant. Devotees believe that observing a fast and worshipping Lord Perumal on Purattasi Saturdays brings happiness to the family, reduces difficulties, removes obstacles to marriage, and brings progress in business and financial matters. Spiritual beliefs also hold that the negative effects caused by Lord Shani and the intensity of planetary afflictions may be reduced.
Special Recipes to Offer Lord Perumal
Purattasi Saturday are like Aadi Friday. Just as devotees worship Goddess Amman and light maavilakku lamps on Tuesdays and Fridays during the Tamil month of Aadi, it has been a long-standing tradition to light maavilakku lamps and worship Lord Perumal on Purattasi Saturdays. Some people observe a fast on every Saturday during the month. Others choose one Saturday according to their family tradition and convenience and perform special prayers on that day. Devotees prepare offerings such as sweet Pongal, tamarind rice, curd rice, lemon rice, sundal, vada, and payasam for Lord Perumal. They also offer tulsi leaves, flowers, and fruits during worship.
Worshipping Lord Venkateswara of Tirupati
Devotees consider visiting the Tirupati temple to worship Lord Venkateswara during Purattasi to be especially auspicious. The Brahmotsavam festival held at Tirumala Tirupati during this period is also highly significant. Since Perumal temples tend to attract large crowds on Purattasi Saturdays, devotees planning to visit for darshan are advised to make their arrangements in advance.
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