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Purnima (Hindi: पूर्णिमा, Malayalam: പൗർണമി/പൂർണ്ണചന്ദ്രൻ, Telugu: పూర్ణిమ/పౌర్ణమి, Tamil: பூர்ணிமா/முழு நிலவு) or the full moon has been a source of many a fairy tale, poetry and astronomical significance throughout the world.
- Pratipada. Pratipada or Padyami is the first Tithi.The presiding deity of this Tithi is Brahma. This is a Nanda Tithi ruled by fire and grants immense blessings.
- Dwithiya. The Ashwini Devtas were born on this Tithi. Vidhatha is the ruler of Dwitiya Tithi. This is a Bhadra Tithi implying that it is an ideal Tithi to start new ventures.
- Trithiya. On Trithiya Tithi, Lord Parusharama was born. The Lord of Trithiya Tithi is Vishnu. This is a Jaya Tithi which grants victory to the one born on this Tithi.
- Chaturthi. Lord Ganesha was born on Chaturthi Tithi. The Lord of this Tithi is Yama. This is a Rikta Tithi and hence is not considered good for auspicious activities.
The day of Purnima is the day (Tithi) in each month when the full moon occurs, and marks the division in each month between the two lunar fortnights (paksha), and the Moon is aligned exactly in a straight line, called a syzygy, with the Sun and Earth.
Purnima or Paurnami : The Pitru-devas rule the New Moon, suitable for the propitiation of the Manes and performance of austerities. Purnima is ruled by Moon and is suitable for merry making and fire sacrifice.
Sl.noKrishna Paksha(dark Fortnight)Shukla Paksha(bright Fortnight)Deity And Properties[citation Needed]1Prathama / PadyamiPrathama / PadyamiThe presiding deity of the first lunar ...2Dwitiya / VidiyaDwitiya / VidiyaVidhatr or Brahma rules this lunar day ...3Tritiya / ThadiyaTritiya / ThadiyaGauri is the lord of this day and is good ...4ChavitiYama/Ganapati is lord of the 4th lunar ...When the moon moves 180 degrees it is Purnima or full moon and when the moon moves 360 degrees it is again Amavasya. There are 15 Tithis in a fortnight. The Length of a Tithi. Since the motions of the sun and the moon are always varying in speed, the length of a Tithi constantly alters.
Jan 2, 2024 · Purnima, also known as Full Moon, is an auspicious day in Hindu religion dedicated to worshiping Lord Vishnu. People observe fasts and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu, particularly in the form of Satyanarayan. Fasting on Full Moon day is believed to relieve mental stress, anxiety, and depression.
Purnima tithi is the date in which full moon is visible. This date is considered to be gentle & strong. This tithi has been given special strength in astrology. On Purnima, the Moon has more strength and the power of attraction increases. In scientific form also, the condition of tide reflux becomes more intense during the full moon.
