Know the auspicious time, worship method and rules of this day

Margshirsha Purnima 2024: Purnima has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. According to the Hindu calendar, Margashirsha Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month. It is also known as Battisi Purnima. On this day, special importance has been given to bathing, charity and worshiping Shri Hari Vishnu.

When is Margashirsha Purnima 2024? (Margashirsha Purnima Date)

This time Margashirsha Purnima is being celebrated on 15 December 2024 (Sunday).

• Start Date: 14th December 2024 at 5:00 PM
• End Date: 15th December 2024 at 2:33 PM

According to Udayatithi, fasting and worship of Margashirsha Purnima will be done on 15th December.

Auspicious Muhurat of Margashirsha Purnima 2024

• Time for bathing and donation: 5:17 am to 6:12 am
• Sadhya Yoga and Siddha Yoga are also being formed on this day, which make the worship more fruitful.

Significance of Margashirsha Purnima

By worshiping the Moon on Margashirsha Purnima, one gets the blessings of Lord Vishnu and gets relief from stress. It is believed that Satyayuga started from this month.

Method of worship of Margashirsha Purnima (Margashirsha Purnima Pujan Vidhi)

1. Wake up early in the morning and take bath.
2. Clean the house and temple.
3. Sprinkle Ganga water on the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna and Mother Lakshmi.
4. Offer Ganga water and raw milk to God.
5. Offer abir, gulal, sandalwood, akshat, flowers, molly, basil leaves.
6. Recite Satyanarayan Katha.
7. After the puja, take blessings of all the elders and distribute Prasad to everyone.

Bath and Meditation Method

1. Take a resolution before bathing and put basil leaves in the bathing water.
2. After taking bath, offer Arghya to the Sun.
3. Wear white clothes and chant the mantra of Lord Vishnu.
4. Donate white items (like rice, milk) and water.
5. Make sure to offer Arghya to the moon at night.
6. You can keep fast on this day and consume fruits and water.

Avoid mistakes on the day of Margashirsha Purnima (Dos and Don’ts)

1. Get up before sunrise and take bath.
2. Taking bath in a holy river or pond is considered best.
3. Observe the fast with devotion, cleanliness and devotion.
4. Do not consume tamasic things like onion, garlic, meat, fish, alcohol.
5. Avoid sleeping in the afternoon during fasting.
6. Make sure to offer churma while worshiping Lord Vishnu.
7. Provide food to a worthy Brahmin and donate necessary items.