Margashirsha Purnima is considered extremely sacred and especially fruitful in Hindu religion. It is also important because it is the last full moon of the year. This full moon falls in one of the last months of the Hindu year (Agahan/Margashirsha), immediately following the beginning of the month of Pausha. This date is considered dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu, Moon God and Goddess Lakshmi. This year, Margashirsha Purnima Tithi will start from 8:37 AM on 4th December and will continue till 4:43 AM on 5th December.
The rise time of Purnima Tithi is on 4th December, hence bathing, charity and fasting will be done on this day. Let us know the importance and rules of this fast–
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Why is Margashirsha Purnima important?
The religious significance of Margashirsha Purnima is extraordinary for several reasons:
1. Form of Shri Krishna
The importance of Margashirsha (Agahan) month has been explained by Lord Shri Krishna himself in Bhagavad Gita. He has said, ‘Maasanan Margashirshoham’ meaning ‘I am Margashirsha in the months.’ This statement makes this month and this day extremely sacred, as it is believed that on this day one receives the special blessings of Lord Vishnu (Krishna).
2. Beginning of Satyayuga
According to mythological beliefs, Satyayuga (the first era of religion) started from the month of Margashirsha. Therefore, religious activities and charity done on the full moon day of this month yield manifold results.
3. Importance of bathing and donating
Taking bath in a holy river, lake or pond on this day has special significance. It is believed that taking bath on Margashirsha Purnima destroys all sins and brings peace to the soul. At places like Haridwar, Varanasi, Mathura and Prayagraj, devotees take a great bath on this day. Donating blanket, sesame seeds, jaggery, ghee and grains on this day is considered very auspicious.
4. Worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Moon
On the night of full moon, the moon is full of its sixteen phases. On this day, by offering Arghya and worshiping the Moon God, the Moon defect in the horoscope gets eliminated and mental peace is achieved. Margashirsha Purnima is also considered extremely auspicious for the worship of Goddess Lakshmi. Worshiping Goddess Lakshmi during Pradosh period in the evening brings happiness, prosperity and splendor in the house.
5. Lord Dattatreya and Annapurna Jayanti
On the day of Margashirsha Purnima, the birth anniversaries of Lord Dattatreya (who is considered to be the combined incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh) and Mata Annapurna (the form of Goddess Parvati) are also celebrated, due to which the importance of this date increases even more.
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What to do on Margashirsha Purnima?
- Wake up before sunrise and take a bath in a holy river or take a bath at home by mixing Ganga water in water.
- Wear clean clothes after bathing. Install the idols of Lord Vishnu, Krishna and Goddess Lakshmi.
- On this day, listening to the story of Lord Satyanarayan or getting it done is considered especially fruitful.
- Offer Tulsi Dal (if it is not Ekadashi) and Kheer to Lord Vishnu.
- When the moon rises in the evening, offer milk and water to the moon.
- Donate clothes, food or money to the needy as per your capacity.
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