Purnima Tithi is considered to have special significance in Hinduism. This year Paush Purnima is on Monday, January 17. The moon is at its full size on this date. At the same time, the full moon date falling in the month of Paush becomes even more special.
Purnima Tithi is considered to have special significance in Hinduism. This year Paush Purnima is on Monday, January 17. The moon is at its full size on this date. At the same time, the full moon date falling in the month of Paush becomes even more special. Because Paush month is called the month of Sun.
This wonderful confluence of Sun and Moon is considered very auspicious on this date. Today salvation is attained by bathing in the holy rivers. There is also a law of worship of Lord Vishnu on this day. On this day, Vishnu ji is pleased by reciting worship in an auspicious time and fulfills every wish of the person. Let’s know today the fast and worship method of Paush Purnima.
Paush Purnima: All wishes are fulfilled by bathing and donating
On this day, taking bath in Dashashwamedha in Kashi and in Triveni Sangam is considered to be of great importance. It is said that taking a bath on this day fulfills all your wishes and the stalled work starts getting done. On this day, one gets the special virtue of fasting and by donating, Lakshmi ji resides in the house.
Today is also called Shankbhari Purnima.
According to the scriptures, on the full moon day of Paush month, Maa Durga took the incarnation of Mata Shakambhari for the welfare of her devotees. It is said that on this day Maa Durga had freed the devotees from the scarcity of food on earth and they got plenty of food. Hence she is considered the goddess of vegetables and fruits. Let us tell you that the full moon of Paush month is also known as Shankbhari Poornima.
Donate raw fruits and vegetables
On this day, Goddess Durga is worshiped according to the law, people go for bath in Dashashwamedh and Triveni Sangam. Donate food and clothes to the needy. It is believed that raw fruits and vegetables should be donated for Paush Purnima.
Significance of Paush Purnima
According to Vedic astrology and Hindu religion, Paush is called the month of the Sun God. It is said that by worshiping the Sun God in this month, a person attains salvation. Therefore, worshiping in holy rivers on the day of Paush Purnima fulfills wishes and removes obstacles in life. On the day of Paush Purnima, Ganga Snan is of great importance in Kashi, Prayagraj and Haridwar. On this day worship, chanting, penance and charity not only get the blessings of the moon god, but also Lord Shri Hari. Worshiping and donating on Poornima and Amavasya removes all the sins of a person.
Paush Purnima Muhurta
Paush Purnima is on Monday, January 17, 2022. Purnima Tithi will start from 3.18 am on 17th January and will end at 5:17 am on 18th January.
Paush Purnima Puja Method
- On the day of Paush Purnima, take a vow of fasting before taking a bath in the morning.
- Take a bath in the holy river or pool and before bathing, pay obeisance to Varun Dev.
- After bathing, offering arghya to the Sun God while reciting the Surya Mantra.
- After retiring from the bath, worship Lord Madhusudan and offer Naivedya to him.
- After feeding food to a needy person or a Brahmin, charity and dakshina should be given.
- Sesame seeds, jaggery, blankets and woolen clothes should be specially given in charity.