The Purnima or full moon day which appears in the Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month is called as Margashirsha Purnima or Battisi Purnima. Hindus perform religious activities like Daan-Punya on this divine day. Puja performed in the auspicious month of Margashirsha is believed to give significant results as it is said that the phase of Satyayuga commenced from this month.

When is Margashirsha Purnima actually celebrated?

Margashirsha Purnima 2020 falls on the 30th of December as per the Gregorian Calendar. Observe the rituals of Margashirsha Purnima on Choghadiya Muhurtha in the month of Margashirsha that arrives at the ninth position in the Hindu Calendar which is considered as the most assured month in the sacred Hindu texts.

Margashirsha Purnima Significance

The auspicious month of Margashirsha is mentioned as Magyar, Agahan, and Agrahayan in the ancient Hindu scriptures. A full moon day that appears in the encouraging month of Margashirsha of the traditional Hindu Calendar is praised as Margashirsha Purnima in the Hindu religion. Hindu community believes that no other month is more ardent than pure Margashirsha.

On the most significant day of Margashirsha Purnima, Lord Vishnu is worshipped as Lord Narayana who is considered as one of the holy incarnations of Lord Vishnu. According to the Hindu mythological stories, Moon is honoured with Amrit on this auspicious day of Margashirsha Purnima. Hindus dedicate this day to God Moon by praising it with true devotion and faith.

What to do on Margashirsha Purnima

Wake up early in the morning and take a bath in the water of any holy river. Devotees should observe the fast on this day to attain significant results in the future. Wear clean white clothes on this day and perform Achamanam before Worshiping God.

Worship Lord Narayana by offering flowers and perfume to the idols of Lord Narayana. Meditate deeply by taking Lord Narayana’s name. Worship Lord Moon in the evening by offering Bhog. It is considered as most auspicious to feed Brahmins and doing charity to needy people on the occasion of Margashirsha Purnima.

Benefits of Margashirsha Purnima

The pure occasion of Margashirsha Purnima is considered as intensely fortuitous in the Hindu religion to perform sacred rituals and individuals will be blessed with the gratifying benefits:

• A woman who has done sins in her life can attain freedom by taking a dip in the water of Yamuna on this holy day of Margashirsha Purnima.
• An individual can achieve huge happiness and well-being by observing fast on Margashirsha Purnima
• A devotee performing selfless activities on this day will gain divine blessings to lead a healthy and prosperous life.
• All the problems that occurred due to misdeeds will be mitigated on this sacred day by praising Lord Narayana and Lord moon with true adherence.