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Yes, absolutely! Lord Murugan is the deity of valor, wisdom, and intellect. Youth who are confused about their goals, facing competitive exams, or struggling with major life decisions find great guidance, mental clarity, and self-confidence by worshipping Him on this day.

The fast should be strictly broken the next day, which is 12 June 2026, after sunrise during the Dwadashi Tithi. Breaking the fast at the correct time with pure, Sattvic food completes the ritual and secures the spiritual benefits.

This shift occurs because there are two Jyeshtha months in the Hindu calendar in 2026. An extra leap month, known as Purushottam Maas (Adhik Maas), comes first. Since major festivals are not celebrated during Adhik Maas, Ganga Dussehra shifts to the pure (Shuddh) Jyeshtha month in June.

The traditional Maharashtrian sweet flatbread, Puranpoli, is the primary Prasad (Naivedya) offered on Eknath Shashthi, as it is believed to have been Sant Eknath's favorite food.