Dhanurmasam Significance – Tiruppavai, Rituals, Do’s and Don’ts

 

Importance

• Dhanurmasam is considered highly auspicious for Lord Vishnu worship.
• It is believed that Lord Vishnu begins His day by listening to Tiruppavai Pasuras.
• In Vishnu temples, Tiruppavai replaces Suprabhatham during this month.
• One day of Dhanurmasa pooja = 1000 years of daily pooja.
• Nama Sankirtanam is especially prescribed for Kaliyuga, making this month spiritually powerful.

Do’s

• Wake up during Brahmamuhurtham.
• Take a holy bath at home or in river.
• Completely surrender to Lord Vishnu.
• Offer flowers to Lord Vishnu.
• Recite Tiruppavai, Vishnu Sahasranamam, Lalitha Sahasranamam, Purusha Sooktham, Narayana Sooktham.
• Decorate house with flowers and rangoli.
• Visit Lord Vishnu temples.
• Women can perform Margali Nomu / Katyayani Vratam for fulfillment of wishes.
• Offer Sweet Pongal, Khara Pongal, Puliyodarai as prasadam.

Don’ts

• Marriages and Gruha Pravesham are avoided during this month.
• Hair cutting is not performed.