Phalguna Purnima 2026 – Date, Rituals, Significance & Observances

Date

Key Observances

Kama Dahanam (Southern States): Symbolic burning of desire, linked to Lord Shiva incinerating Kamadeva.
Lakshmi Jayanti: Appearance day of Goddess Lakshmi, worshipped for wealth and prosperity.
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti: Birth anniversary of the great Vaishnava saint, founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism.
Moon Worship: Devotees pray to Chandra (Moon God) for peace, forgiveness of sins, and mental clarity.
Holika Dahan (North India): Bonfire ritual symbolizing victory of good over evil, precursor to Holi.

Rituals & Practices

Wake up early, take a holy bath (preferably in sacred rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, or Godavari).
Wear fresh, clean clothes symbolizing purity.
Offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
Perform Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam for family prosperity.
Chant “Om Namo Narayanaya” and Vishnu Sahasranama.
Participate in community pujas, bhajans, and temple rituals.
In villages, bonfires (Holika/Kama Dahanam) are lit to mark the destruction of negativity.

Spiritual Significance

Moon Worship: Believed to cleanse past sins and grant blessings.
Lakshmi Jayanti: Invokes prosperity, wealth, and harmony in households.
Kama Dahanam: Teaches detachment, discipline, and victory over desire.
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti: Inspires devotion through chanting and bhakti.
Seasonal Transition: Marks the end of winter and arrival of spring, celebrated with colors (Holi).