According to the Hindu Calendar, Vaishakha Purnima 2024 is observed on the full moon that falls in Vaishakha, the second month of the year. Vaishakha occurs in the period from April to May. Typically, worshippers fast during a full moon to purge themselves of their sins and achieve enlightenment. Nonetheless, Vaishakh Purnima is a significant day for both Hindus and Buddhists since it is also the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha, the ninth incarnation of the god Vishnu. On Vaishakha Purnima 2024, Ved Vyas began writing the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, one of the many significant events connected to this day. In addition, this day marks the beginning of Jyestha month, which in Hinduism is unlucky for some kinds of work.
Every month on the fifteenth day of Shukla Paksha, there is a full moon. The full moon of Vaishakha month is particularly noteworthy and holds significant religious value since the month of Vaishakha is revered greatly. It is thought that keeping a fast on Vaishakh Purnima will bring prosperity and health. Satya Narayan Puja is done on this day to obtain Lord Vishnu's blessings. On this day, followers further worship Dharmaraja. Worshiping Dharmaraja on this day is thought to help people get over their fear of dying young.In addition, when you worship Lord Vishnu on this day, you will be freed from all sin. In addition, it is said in Hindu mythology that Lord Krishna urged his friend Sudama to fast on Vaishakha Purnima to attract prosperity in life and be endowed with good wealth. Moreover, Vaishakha Purnima is also observed as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti, commemorating Gautam Buddha's birthday. Tamil Hindus also commemorate this day as Chitra Pournami.
Rituals for Vaishakh Purnima
The following customs are to be observed on Vaishakh Purnima in 2024:
Before dawn, get up and take a bath. Put on clean clothes and get ready to start the Vaishakh Purnima rituals.
Worship both Lord Hanuman and Lord Vishnu and beg them to grant you the prosperity and pleasure you desire.
Honor the Sun God and present argha. Recite "Om Suryaya Namah" or chant the Surya Mantra simultaneously to invoke his blessings and favorably start the day.
On this day, honor the goddess Lakshmi and the god Satyanarayana. On that day, promise to fast and recite the Satyanarayan Katha. Furthermore, prepare bhog and present it to the gods.
During the Satyanarayan Puja, offerings of fruits, banana leaves, supari, incense sticks, moli, and sandalwood paste are made to Lord Vishnu to obtain his blessings.
As part of the Vaishakh Purnima rituals, worship Lord Moon and offer argha with water at night. An individual's life is brought to harmony and peace when this is done.
Giving on this day is a nice habit to get into. Give away a container that is full of kaccha anna, or raw food. By doing this, you can get good karma and wash away your sins.
Wrapping Up
Vaishakha Purnima is observed in this manner, full of trust and intense devotion. To receive blessings from Lord Vishnu, devotees keep fasts and carry out rituals. To find harmony and tranquility in their lives, they go to neighboring temples and make offerings to the Lord. Sincere worshippers of Lord Vishnu have the potential to atone for their previous transgressions. I'm wishing you a very happy Vaishakha Purnima with this.
