When is the full moon of Jyeshtha Adhik month? Know the importance of bathing, charity and Lakshmi-Narayan puja

In Hindu religion, Purnima and Amavasya dates are considered very sacred and fruitful. Especially the importance of the full moon falling in Adhik month increases even more, because this coincidence occurs after about three years. According to religious beliefs, bathing in the holy river on this day, worshiping Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi, doing charity and offering offerings to ancestors brings special virtuous results. This year, the fast on the full moon day of Jyeshtha Adhik month will be observed on 31st May. Let us know the religious significance and worship rituals of this day.

Religious significance of Jyeshtha Adhik Maas Purnima

Purnima Tithi is considered dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Mother Lakshmi and Chandradev. By fasting and worshiping Lakshmi-Narayan with devotion on this day, the sorrows and pains of life go away and one gets the blessings of happiness and prosperity. It is believed that bathing, chanting, penance and charity done on the full moon brings manifold benefits. Taking bath in Ganga or any holy river on this day is considered very auspicious. Also, by donating to the needy, the Moon in the horoscope gets strengthened and one gets mental peace. Donating things like white clothes, rice, sugar, curd, milk or silver on the day of full moon is considered auspicious.

In astrology, Moon has been called the planet responsible for mind, emotions and money. On the day of full moon, Chandradev is in full glory, hence worshiping Moon on this day reduces mental stress and also improves financial condition. By the grace of Mother Lakshmi, there is happiness, peace and prosperity in the house.

Worship method of Purnima fast

On the day of full moon, wake up in the morning in Brahma Muhurta and take bath and offer water to the rising sun. After this, take a pledge of fasting with Akshat, water and betel nut in hand. For puja, clean the home temple or place of worship and spread red and yellow cloth on a post. Install the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu on yellow cloth and Goddess Lakshmi on red cloth. After this, start the puja as per the rituals and offer red, yellow and white flowers to the Lord. If possible, offer lotus flower to Goddess Lakshmi. It is considered auspicious to offer Makhana kheer, Panjiri or sweets made from ghee during the puja. After this, perform Aarti of Lakshmi-Narayan and listen to the fast story. Offering water to the Moon and worshiping it in the evening is also considered extremely fruitful.

Benefits of Purnima Vrat

According to religious beliefs, observing Purnima fast and worshiping Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi brings wealth and happiness and prosperity in the house. This fast is considered to remove financial problems. Besides, there is happiness and mental peace in the family.

Disclaimer– The information given in this article is based on religious beliefs, astrological beliefs and general beliefs. Read Hindi does not confirm this. Before performing any puja, fast or religious ritual, definitely take advice from the concerned expert or scholar.