Margashirsha Purnima 2025 – Date, Rituals & Significance of Lord Dattatreya Jayanti
Date:
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Tithi: Margashirsha Purnima (Battisti Purnima / Korala Purnima / Naraka
Purnima)
Significance
- The full moon day of Margashira
month is considered highly sacred in Hindu tradition.
- Known by names such as Battisti
Purnima, Korala Purnima, Naraka Purnima.
- Devotees worship the Moon God,
as it is believed the Moon was blessed with Amrit on this day.
- In the Puranas, Margashirsha
is praised as “Maasonam Margashirshoham” – no month is more
auspicious.
- The day also marks the birth
anniversary of Lord Dattatreya, who incarnated during Pradosh Kaal.
- Special rituals are held in South
Indian temples dedicated to Lord Dattatreya.
Rituals & Things to
Do
- Holy Bath:
Devotees wake early and take a ritual dip in sacred rivers, especially the
Ganga, chanting “Om Namo Narayana”.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vrat:
Performed as it is Pournami.
- Fasting:
Observed with devotion to Lord Vishnu.
- Temple Visits: Visit Lord Vishnu temples for darshan and blessings.
- Charity: Donate food, clothing, or help the needy, considered highly meritorious.
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