This year, Chaitra Purnima falls on April 12, a day dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. According to Hindu beliefs, the full moon (Purnima) in the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Chaitra month holds immense spiritual and religious significance. Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu with full devotion and proper rituals on this day is believed to relieve financial difficulties and invite prosperity into one’s life.
Here are some powerful remedies and rituals you can perform on Chaitra Purnima to seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi:
Remedies to Please Goddess Lakshmi on Chaitra Purnima
1. Ekakshi Coconut (One-eyed Coconut):
If you wish to eliminate poverty and bring prosperity to your home, offer Ekakshi Narial (a rare coconut with only one eye) to Goddess Lakshmi on Chaitra Purnima. It is believed that presenting this sacred coconut to the goddess on this auspicious day enhances wealth and abundance. After offering it during the puja, place the coconut in your locker or the place where you keep money the next day. This practice is said to attract financial stability and growth.
2. Buying Gold and Silver:
Purchasing gold or silver on Chaitra Purnima is considered highly auspicious. If financially feasible, buy gold or silver on this day to invoke the divine blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. This act is believed to increase household wealth and invite long-term prosperity.
3. Palash Flower (Sacred Flame Flower):
According to religious beliefs, Palash flowers are especially dear to Goddess Lakshmi. While performing Lakshmi puja on Chaitra Purnima, offer Palash flowers to the goddess. Additionally, planting a Palash tree in or near your home is thought to attract positive energy and drive away poverty, as it is believed that Goddess Lakshmi takes residence wherever Palash blooms.