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Shakambhari Purnima 2024: The last day of Shakambhari Navratri is called Shakambhari Purnima, or Shakambhari Jayanti. The celebration of Shakambhari Navratri is centred around devotion to Shakambhari Mata, who is thought to be Devi Bhagwati's incarnation. Shakambhari Devi is the goddess of sustenance, bestowing upon all people the Satvik aahar, or food. She is thought to help the world's severe food shortages and hunger. Every fruit, vegetable, and leafy green is regarded as a gift from Shakambhari Devi. Let us check out the date, significance and other important details related to this auspicious day. 

Shakambhari Purnima 2024: Date 

- Shakambhari Purnima 2024 Date - 25th January 2024 

- Purnima Tithi Begins - 09:49 PM, 24th January 2024

- Purnima Tithi Ends - 11:23 PM, 25th January 2024 

The gentle, incredibly loving, kind and affectionate Goddess Shakambari is thought to be the embodiment of Goddess Durga. (Image Source: Instagram) 

Shakambhari Purnima 2024: Significance Of This Sacred Day 

Shakambari, the goddess, is loving, caring, and kind. "Shaka" refers to fruits, vegetables, and plants. "Ambhari" is a term that means "bringing." Therefore, the very name Shakambhari denotes the grace of Devi. She is regarded as the supreme mother of all living things. In addition, she is known as the Goddess of the Forest and is supposed to guard those who pass through its woodlands. In addition to fasting and worshipping, charitable contributions should be made on the day of Shakambhari Jayanti or Purnima. 

Shakambhari Purnima 2024: Rituals Associated With This Pious Day 

- Devotees wake up early in the morning and take a bath. 

- Thereafter, worshippers offer prayers to Mata Shakambhari and vow to uphold a fast. 

- People visit Mata Shakambhari temples to revere the goddess and seek her divine blessings. Saharanpur is home to one of the most well-known Shakambhari Devi temples in all of North India. 

- This auspicious day is widely celebrated in the Indian states of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. 

- Shakambhari Devi is revered as Banashankari Devi in Karnataka. A temple dedicated to Banashankari Devi is located in Badami, Karnataka. 

- Banashankari Pratah Smaran Mantra is also chanted in honour of Mata Shakambhari. 

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- The Goddess Shakambhari statue or idol is embellished with seasonal vegetables and fruits. Aarti of Mata Shakambhari is performed and the devotees also listen to Mata Shakambhari Katha. 



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