Purnima Festival : Poornima Celebrations

The full moon day in India is known as Purnima or Poornima. The day of Purnima, is the day falling each month in which the full moon occurs according to the Hindu lunar calendar. It marks the division between two lunar fortnights. The Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day in every month. Poornima marks the end of each month as per the lunar calendar. It is considered to be a highly auspicious day by Hindus. Moreover, it is celebrated by many people in India and some people even fast on Purnima. There are many Hindu festivals that fall on the day of Purnima. Each Poornima has its own importance and is celebrated to commemorate and worship different deities. Purnima has a great significance in Hinduism. The comprehensive narration of the festivals falling on Purnima is given in the articles below.

Guru Purnima, Sharad Purnima, Buddha Purnima, Kartik Purnima are among the main festivals that are celebrated on the day of Poornima. The best period or days for fasting are purnima and amavasya. The Satyanarayan Katha is another important Pooja that is performed on the day of Purnima or full moon day. Special Pooja are also performed in the temples on the day of Purnima.Purnima is considered as a very pious and auspicious occasion by Hindus. It is said that all the great people and sages attained enlightenment on the full moon night. Purnima is also termed as the night to receive blessings, guidance and grace. The full moon day is considered as the time of high vibrations and spiritual upliftment. The positive energy showers from the universe on the night of full moon. People fast on Purnima and receive the divine grace and blessings. It is said that the moon light on the night of Purnima blesses the mankind with its divine grace.