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Purnima Date and Time December 2024: When is Margashirsha Purnima full moon this month?

Discover the significance of Margashirsha Purnima 2024, its key rituals, and moonrise timings on December 15. Celebrate this auspicious day with devotion and blessings.

December 13, 2024 / 12:30 IST
Margashirsha Purnima 2024: December Purnima date and moonrise timings

Margashirsha Purnima, the full moon day in the auspicious month of Margashirsha, holds special significance in Hindu traditions. Falling on Sunday, December 15, 2024, this day is marked by various rituals, including sacred baths, charity, and prayers, as it is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth.

Margashirsha Purnima 2024 Date and Time

  • Purnima Tithi Begins: 04:58 PM on December 14, 2024
  • Purnima Tithi Ends: 02:31 PM on December 15, 2024
  • Moonrise on Purnima: 05:56 PM on December 15, 2024
Significance of Margashirsha Purnima

Margashirsha Purnima is deeply revered as it is associated with the worship of Lord Vishnu. Devotees believe that observing fasts and performing rituals on this day brings divine blessings and helps in attaining moksha (liberation). Taking a holy dip in sacred rivers, especially the Ganga, is considered highly meritorious. It is also customary to donate food, clothes, and other essentials to the needy.

In the month of Margashirsha, Lord Krishna’s teachings in the Bhagavad Gita are celebrated, and the month itself is often referred to as the ‘Maas of Meditation’ for its spiritual significance.

How Margashirsha Purnima Is Celebrated

Many temples across India, including prominent Vishnu temples, organize special prayers and bhajans. Devotees light lamps, offer flowers, and recite Vishnu Sahasranama to seek divine blessings. The day is also ideal for beginning new ventures as it is considered highly auspicious.

Rajni Pandey

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