Significance of Purnima
- Marks the end of the lunar month
and the beginning of the next.
- Associated with spiritual clarity,
mental peace, and divine blessings.
- Each Purnima has unique
importance—e.g., Guru Purnima, Sharad Purnima, Kartik
Purnima.
Purnima Fasting Rules
|
Time |
Practice |
|
Sunrise to Moonrise |
Fasting period |
|
Food Intake |
One meal allowed,
ideally without salt |
|
Allowed Items |
Fruits, milk, nuts |
|
Avoid |
Cereals, pulses
(anaaj), and salt |
|
Breaking the Fast |
After moonrise or
evening prayers |
Note: The fast is
flexible—devotees may choose full-day fasting or a single saltless meal
depending on health and tradition.
Satyanarayana Puja
Rituals
Performed to invoke Lord
Vishnu in his Satyanarayana form, symbolizing truth and prosperity.
Puja Vidhi:
- Morning bath
and clean attire
- Setup:
Chowki with banana leaves, idol or image of Satyanarayana
- Offerings:
Panchamrit (milk, curd, honey, sugar, ghee), tulsi leaves, fruits, and
roasted wheat flour prasad
- Katha:
Recitation of Satyanarayana story with devotion
- Aarti:
Performed with lamps and devotional songs
- Moon Worship:
Offer water to Chandra after moonrise
- Prasad Distribution:
Break fast with sattvic food
Benefits of Observing
Purnima Vrat
- Mental clarity and emotional balance
- Fulfillment of desires and prosperity
- Spiritual purification and divine
blessings
- Ideal for new beginnings, housewarming,
or marriage rituals
2025 Dates
January 13, Monday – Pausha Purnima
February 12, Wednesday – Magha Purnima
March 14, Friday – Phalguna Purnima
April 12, Saturday – Chaitra Purnima
May 12, Monday – Vaishaka Purnima
June 11, Wednesday – Jyestha Purnima
July 10, Thursday – Ashada Purnima
August 09, Saturday – Shravana Purnima
September 07, Sunday – Bhadrapada Purnima
October 07, Tuesday – Ashwina Purnima
November 05, Wednesday – Karthika Purnima
December 04, Thursday – Margashira Purnima.