Paush Purnima is one of the major full moon days in the Hindu calendar. This fast is observed on the full moon day of the bright fortnight of the month of Paush and is observed for religious, spiritual, and social benefits. It usually falls in the months of December and January.
Significance of Paush Purnima
Paush Purnima is considered highly auspicious from a religious perspective. Worshiping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on this day brings happiness, prosperity, and spiritual progress.- Religious Significance: Fasting and worshipping on this day helps in removing ancestral sins and other ill effects.
- Spiritual Significance: This day is good for spiritual peace, mental stability, and positive energy.
Methods of Paush 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 Goddess Lakshmi.
- Meditate with chanting 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 Paush 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: Poornima of the month of Paush
- Auspicious colors: White and yellow
- Remedy: Charity, service, and worship of Goddess Lakshmi on this day are extremely beneficial.
