Purnima September 2024: Bhadrapada Purnima, observed in the sixth Hindu month of Bhadrapada (September-October), is a significant day for devotees to worship Lord Satyanarayan, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, marking a sacred occasion in the Hindu calendar. In the Hindu calendar, each lunar month features two significant events: Purnima (full moon) and Amavasya (new moon). Bhadrapada Purnima, occurring in the month of Bhadrapada, is especially revered as it's dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu. Furthermore, the day following Bhadrapada Purnima heralds the commencement of Pitru Paksha Shraddha, a 16-day period dedicated to paying homage to ancestors, emphasising the importance of honouring one's lineage and seeking their blessings.
Let us know the correct date of Bhadrapada Purnima in September 2024. Additionally, check out other significant information associated with this sacred day.
Purnima September 2024: 17 Or 18 September, When Is Bhadrapada Purnima?
Purnima tithi is scheduled to begin at 11:44 AM on 17th September 2024 and end at 08:04 AM on 18th September 2024. Due to the influence of Udaya Tithi, Bhadrapada Purnima will be observed on 18th September 2024.
Bhadrapada Purnima is a significant new moon day which marks the conclusion of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada Purnima. (Image Source: Canva)
Purnima September 2024: Rituals Associated With Bhadrapada Purnima
On Bhadrapada Purnima, Hindu devotees begin their day with early morning rituals and a sacred bath in holy rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, or Narmada, believed to bring divine blessings from Lord Vishnu. In many households, Satyanarayan puja is performed, involving a bathing ritual with Panchamrit (a mixture of milk, sugar, curd, honey, and ghee) and offerings of fruits and sweets to Lord Satyanarayan. The recital of Satyanarayan Katha is a crucial aspect of the puja, considered highly auspicious whether done at home or at someone's invitation. Devotees also recite stories dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma, Lord Shiva, and Goddess Lakshmi.
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Many devotees observe a fast, known as Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat, abstaining from pulses, grains, and salt, but allowing milk products and fruits. The fast concludes in the evening after the Satyanarayan Katha recital. Additionally, performing the Maha Mrityunjaya Havan with devotion on this day is believed to free one from life's negativities. Charity plays a significant role, with donating clothes and food to Brahmins or the needy considered highly rewarding. Overall, Bhadrapada Purnima is a day of spiritual significance, marked by devotion, worship, and acts of kindness, seeking the blessings of Lord Vishnu and a prosperous life.
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