Phalguna Purnima is one of the major 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 Phalguna and is observed for religious, spiritual, and social benefits. It usually falls in the months of February and March.
Significance of Phalguna Purnima
Phalguna Purnima is considered highly auspicious from a religious perspective. Fasting and worshipping 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 observing Phalguna Purnima fast
- 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.
- Puja Materials:
- Lamp, incense, and flowers
- Coconut, fruits, and sweets
- Turmeric, roli, and betel nut
Puja 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 Phalguna Purnima Vrat
- Brings happiness, peace, and prosperity into life.
- Pitra Dosha and other defects are alleviated.
- Mental and physical health improves.
- Spiritual strength and positive energy are gained.
- Auspicious date: Purnima of the month of Phalguna
- Auspicious colors: Yellow and white
- Remedy: Charity, service, and worship of Goddess Lakshmi on this day are extremely beneficial.
