Purnima Vrat

Festivals That Align With Poornima

In Hindu culture, Poornima, also known as the Full Moon day, holds significant importance spiritually. Many Hindu festivals are aligned with Purnima, majorly Lord Satyanarayn is worshiped on Purnima. It is believed to bring brightness and eliminate darkness, symbolizing abundance and wholeness in life.

Festivals That Align With Poornima

Several festivals in Hinduism are celebrated on Poornima. Some of these festivals are:

• Paush Purnima: Celebrated in December or January, devotees believe taking a dip in holy waters on this day helps them attain Moksha or salvation
• Magha Purnima: As the name suggests, this purnima falls in the month of Magha, it is known for the Kumbh Mela that takes place once every twelve years. It is believed that taking dip in Prayag Sangam on Magha Purnima abolishes all kinds of sin and helps in attaining Moksha (Salvation)
• Holi: Celebrated on the last Full Moon day in Phalguna, it signifies the arrival of spring with colorful celebrations
• Hanuman Jayanti: It is celebrated on the Full Moon day in Chaitra, it marks the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman
• Buddha Purnima: As the name suggests this is Purnima commemorates the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha
• Vat Purnima: Vat Purnima is celebrated in the Jyeshtha month, married women fast for the well-being of their husbands and happy married life
• Ashadha Purnima: Devoted to Gurus and known for the holy Rath Yatra that takes place annually
• Raksha Bandhan
: Raksha Bandhan is also celebrated on the Purnima of Shravan month. sisters tie Rakhis on their brothers' wrists as a symbol of love and as a commitment to protect
• Madhu Purnima: Renowned as Honey Full-Moon Day in Bangladesh and Thailand it is celebrated in the Bhadrapada month.