When is the first full moon of the Hindu new year? Know the exact date, method of worship and religious significance

Hindu New Year First Purnima Date: Chaitra month has great importance in Hindu religion. Because it is the first month of the Hindu calendar and the new year begins from this day. Apart from Chaitra Navratri, Ram Navami, Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Purnima is also celebrated in this month. This year Chaitra Purnima is being kept on 02 April.

Religious significance of Chaitra Purnima

In religious scriptures, Purnima Tithi is considered to have great religious importance because on this day the Moon, which is considered to be the factor of the mind, remains in its 16 arts i.e. in its full form.

In such a situation, on this auspicious date, not only the Moon God but also Lord Vishnu Hanuman Worship of Bajrangi is considered very auspicious and fruitful because according to the belief of North India, Bajrangi was born on this day. On the full moon date of Chaitra month, one gets the good fortune of worshiping Hanuman ji and Moon God along with Lakshminarayan.

when is it? Chaitra Purnima?

According to the calendar, Chaitra Purnima It will start on April 01 at 07:06 am. At the same time, it will end the next day i.e. on 02 April at 07:41 am. Based on the calendar, Chaitra Purnima will be celebrated on 02 April. On this day, moonrise will occur at 07:02 pm.

Coincidence of Chaitra Purnima and Hanuman Jayanti

According to religious texts, Kesarinandan Hanuman ji was born on the day of Chaitra Purnima. Its importance has further increased due to the full moon occurring on Wednesday in the year 2026. On this day, listening to the story of Lord Satyanarayan and worshiping the moon at night brings mental peace and financial prosperity. Along with this one gets the blessings of Veer Bajrangi.

What is auspicious to do on Chaitra Purnima

• Taking bath in Ganga or any holy river on this day washes away the sins of previous births.
• If you cannot go for Ganga bath, then add Ganga water to the water and take bath at home.
• Since it is the first full moon of the new year, recite the story of Lord Satyanarayan for happiness and peace in the house.
• Donating white items on this day is considered very auspicious.
• This day is also Hanuman Jayanti, so definitely recite Sunderkand or Hanuman Chalisa.