Vaishakh Purnima 2024: The traditional Hindu lunar calendar designates the day of the full moon as Purnima. Hindus keep a fast on this day from sunrise to sunset. The Vaishakha Purnima falls on the full moon day of the Vaishakha month according to the conventional calendar. On the day of Vaishakha Purnima, devotees are believed to attain complete enlightenment from all sins via fasting and devotion. Vaishakh Purnima is also celebrated as Buddha Purnima. This year, Buddha Purnima is being observed today, on 23rd May 2024.
Vaishakh Purnima 2024: Date And Time
- Buddha Purnima/Vaishkh Purnima May 2024 Date - 23rd May 2024
- Purnima Tithi Begins - 09:17 AM on May 22, 2024
- Purnima Tithi Ends - 09:52 AM on May 23, 2024
Vaishakh Purnima 2024: Significance Of This Day
The full moon of Vaishakha month is particularly noteworthy and holds significant religious value since the month of Vaishakha is revered greatly. It is believed that keeping a fast on Vaishakh Purnima will bring prosperity and health. Satya Narayan Puja is performed on this day to get Lord Vishnu's blessings. On this day, followers further worship Dharmaraja. Worshipping Dharmaraja on this day is said to help people overcome their dread of premature death.
In addition, when devotees worship Lord Vishnu on this day, they are liberated from all sin. In addition, it is believed in Hindu mythology that Lord Krishna urged his companion Sudama to fast on Vaishakha Purnima in order to attract prosperity in life and be endowed with excellent fortune. Moreover, Vaishakha Purnima is also observed as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti, commemorating Gautam Buddha's birth anniversary. Tamil Hindus also commemorate this day as Chitra Pournami.
Buddha Purnima is also marked on the day of Vaishakh Purnima. (Image Source: Canva)
Vaishakh Purnima 2024: Rituals To Follow On This Sacred Day
- It is believed that on this day, one's sins could be washed away if one takes a holy bath in the river.
- Prayers are also offered to Lord Vishnu.
- On the day of Vaishakha Poornima, devotees often observe a daylong fast.
- Additionally, some people host Satyanarayan Katha events in their houses or at temples. During Vishnu Puja, they worship Lord Vishnu and listen to Satyanarayana Katha. Devotees also offer bhog to Lord Satyanarayan on this day.
- Lord Vishnu if you remember him sincerely and practice fasting.
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- As part of customs for breaking fasts, individuals present water to the moon in the evening.
- Donating to the needy on this day is additionally considered highly rewarding.
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