When is Purnima: Purnima of the month of Margashirsha will be celebrated on this day.
Margashirsha Purnima 2023: The month of December is Margashirsha month and the full moon falling in this month is called Margashirsha Purnima. This year is also going to be the last full moon. According to belief, Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi are worshiped on the full moon day. If full devotion (Purnima Puja) is performed on this Purnima day, there will be happiness, prosperity and peace in the house. Know on which day the full moon of Margshirsha month is falling and how worship is performed on this day.
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When is the full moon of Margashirsha month? Margashirsha Purnima 2023
According to the Panchang, the Purnima Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Margashirsha month will begin at 5.46 am on Tuesday, December 26 this year and will end the next day at 6.02 am on Wednesday, December 27. Margashirsha Poornima will be celebrated on December 26 only, keeping in view Udaya Tithi. Devotees will observe Purnima Vrat on this day.
Purnima Puja Ritual
According to belief, Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi are ritually worshiped on Margashirsha Purnima day. It is considered auspicious to bathe in Brahma Muhurta on this day. Bathing in holy rivers on the full moon day is especially auspicious. Devotees who are unable to bathe in the river can bathe by mixing Ganga water in the water. After bathing, clean clothes are put on and the vow to fast is taken.
It is also very auspicious to read the story of Satyanarayana on the full moon day. Worshiping Lakshmi Narayan is considered very auspicious and fruitful. Yellow flowers, fruits and clothes etc. are offered to Lord Vishnu on this day, while makeup items including pink or red flowers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
(Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on general beliefs and information. NDTV does not confirm the same.)