Margashirsha Purnima is one of the important full moon days in the Hindu calendar. This fast is observed on the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) of the month of Margashirsha and is observed for religious and spiritual benefits. It usually falls in the months of November and December.
Significance of Margashirsha Purnima
Margashirsha Purnima is considered highly auspicious from a religious perspective. Special worship of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva on this day brings happiness, prosperity, and spiritual progress in life.- Religious Significance: Fasting and worshipping on this day helps in removing the sins of ancestors and other karmic sins.
- Spiritual Significance: This day is good for spiritual purification, mental peace, and positive energy.
Methods of Margashirsha Purnima Vrat
- Bath and Purification: The fasting person should wake up in the morning and take a bath with holy water.
- Preparation of the Worship Place: Clean the place of worship at home and light a lamp, incense, flowers, and offerings.
- Worship Materials:
- Lamp, incense, and flowers
- Coconut, fruits, and sweets
- Turmeric, roli, and betel nut
Worship Method:
- Worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.
- Meditate with chanting of mantras and singing hymns.
- Fruit-eating or a waterless fast can be observed throughout the day.
- Charity and Service: Donating to the needy and serving at a religious place is extremely beneficial.
Benefits of Margashirsha Purnima Vrat
- Brings happiness, peace, and prosperity into life.
- Relieves Pitra Dosha and other defects.
- Mental and physical health improves.
- Spiritual strength and positive energy are gained.
- Auspicious date: Purnima of Margashirsha month Auspicious colors: Yellow and white Remedy: Charity, service, and worship of Lord Vishnu on this day are extremely beneficial.
Upcoming Purnima dates
- 04 December 2025, Thursday Margashirsha Purnima