Margashirsha Purnima, also known as the full moon of Margashirsha month, is a significant day for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu. Offering water to the moon on this day is considered highly auspicious. It is believed that worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu with devotion on Margashirsha Purnima brings prosperity, peace, and happiness. Let’s learn about the auspicious timings, rituals, and remedies for Margashirsha Purnima.
Margashirsha Purnima Date and Timings
- Purnima Begins: 14th December, Saturday, at 4:58 PM
- Purnima Ends: 15th December, Sunday, at 2:31 PM
According to the sunrise date, Margashirsha Purnima will be observed on 15th December 2024. Fasting and holy donations will be done on this day. The moonrise time for this day is 5:14 PM.
Puja Vidhi (Worship Rituals)
- On Margashirsha Purnima, devotees should perform rituals for Lakshmi-Narayan Puja with full devotion.
- Offer yellow-colored fruits, flowers, and clothes to Lord Vishnu and pink or red flowers and ornaments to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Reading or listening to the Satyanarayan Katha on this day is considered highly auspicious.
- Taking a holy bath in a river during the Brahma Muhurat holds great significance. If visiting a river is not possible, mix Gangajal in your bathing water and take a bath at home.
Observing a fast and worshipping Lakshmi-Narayan on Margashirsha Purnima ensures happiness and prosperity in the household.
Auspicious Timings for Puja
- Brahma Muhurat: 5:17 AM – 6:12 AM
- Morning Sandhya: 5:44 AM – 7:06 AM
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:56 AM – 12:37 PM
- Vijay Muhurat: 2:00 PM – 2:41 PM
- Godhuli Muhurat: 5:24 PM – 5:51 PM
- Evening Sandhya: 5:26 PM – 6:48 PM
- Amrit Kaal: 6:06 PM – 7:36 PM
- Nishita Muhurat: 11:49 PM – 12:44 AM (16th December)
- Moonrise Time: 5:14 PM
Remedies for Margashirsha Purnima
- Offer raw milk mixed with holy water to the moon as it is believed to bring mental peace and the blessings of Lord Chandra (Moon God).
- Performing these rituals with devotion on Margashirsha Purnima helps attract prosperity and ensures peace in life.
Celebrate Margashirsha Purnima 2024 with full faith and devotion to invite blessings into your home.