Margashirsha Purnima 2024: Know Date, Muhurt, Significance, And All About The Last Purnima Of The Year

Margashirsha Purnima is a highly auspicious day when religious rituals bring blessings from Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu. It marks the last full moon of the year 2024.

Margashirsha Purnima 2024

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Margashirsha Purnima, also known as Agahan Purnima or Mokshada Purnima, is a sacred day devoted to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Observed during the Margashirsha month, which is considered dear to Lord Krishna, this day holds immense significance for those seeking prosperity and spiritual fulfillment.

Margashirsha Purnima 2024 Date And Timing:

This year, Margashirsha Purnima will fall on December 15, 2024, marking the last full moon of the year. Devotees believe that observing fasts and performing rituals on this day can fulfill every wish. Many people from across the country flock to holy sites like Haridwar, Varanasi, Mathura, and Prayagraj to take a sacred dip in the rivers.

Purnima Timing:

• Begins: 4:58 PM, December 14, 2024
• Ends: 2:31 PM, December 15, 2024

Auspicious Timings For Rituals:

Holy Bath and Charity: 5:17 AM – 6:12 AM
Satyanarayan Puja: 8:24 AM – 12:16 PM
Moonrise: 5:14 PM

Why Is Margashirsha Purnima Special?

Margashirsha Purnima is also referred to as Battisi Purnima due to the belief that charity performed on this day yields 32 times greater merit than other full moon days. It is said that acts of devotion, charity, and rituals performed on this day are equivalent to the cumulative benefits of worship done throughout the year.

How To Attain Goddess Lakshmi’s Blessings:

To seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi on this auspicious day, devotees can follow these rituals:

• Offer red thread, a red cloth, and raw milk to a Tulsi plant.
• Light a ghee lamp in the morning and evening near the Tulsi plant.
• This practice is believed to bring wealth, success, and the fulfillment of desires.

Margashirsha Purnima Puja Vidhi:

Devotees observe fast and perform rituals dedicated to Lord Vishnu on this day. The key steps include:

• Chanting the mantra ‘Om Namo Narayanaya’ while offering sandalwood paste and flowers to Lord Vishnu.
• Conducting the Satyanarayan Katha as a form of gratitude and devotion.
• Setting up a sacred altar for the puja and performing a fire ritual (havan).

Significance Of Charity And Rituals:

The day is particularly auspicious for bathing in holy rivers and performing acts of charity. Devotees believe that these rituals cleanse sins and bring divine blessings for prosperity and salvation.

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