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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.
In North India full moon day is known as Purnima or Poornima. However in South India full moon day is known as Pournami or Pournima and fasting on this day is known as Pournami Vratam. Pournami Vratam is observed from sunrise to till sighting of the moon. Pournami Fasting days might not be same for two locations.
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 also spelled Poornima is a Sanskrit name that means “full moon”. It is the time when the Moon is fully illuminated and is at its brightest. Purnima comes on the 15th tithi of the bright half (Shukla paksh or waxing phase) of the lunar fortnight.
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.
Magha Purnima, which falls on Purnima Tithi in the month of Magha, is one of the auspicious days for Hindus. Devotees pray to Lord Vishnu, observe Satyanarayan Vrat and bathe in the river Ganga...
Guru Purnima (Sanskrit: गुरुपूर्णिमा, romanized: Gurupūrṇimā) is a religious festival dedicated to offering respect to all the spiritual and academic gurus. It is celebrated as a festival in India, Nepal and Bhutan by Hindus, Jains and Buddhists. This festival is traditionally observed to honour one's chosen ...
