Chaitra Purnima

According to the Hindu calendar, the Purnima Tithi of Chaitra month has special religious significance. This day is not only considered auspicious for Satyanarayan Vrat and Puja, but is also the best occasion for service, penance, meditation and charity. This is the same date on which Hanuman ji is believed to have been born, so it is also celebrated with reverence as Hanuman Jayanti.

On Chaitra Purnima, a person can get rid of the sins of his life by donating to Brahmins, saints, poor and helpless. This day is a day to awaken the spirit of spiritual purification and charity.

Importance of Chaitra Purnima

According to the scriptures, any pious deed done on Purnima Tithi is manifold fruitful. On this day, bathing in holy rivers, charity, and worshiping Lord Vishnu and Hanuman ji liberates one from all troubles and brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life.

Satyanarayan Vrat has special importance on this day, in which listening to the story with a true heart and distributing prasad brings auspicious energy in the family.

Giving donations on the auspicious occasion of Purnima is considered extremely auspicious. The glory of donation is described in various texts of Sanatan tradition. It is said in the scriptures-

Alpampi Kshitau Kshiptam Vatbeejam Pravardhate.

Jalyogaat Yatha Daanaat Punya Vrikshapi Vardhate.

Just as a small seed of Banyan tree planted on the ground grows with the help of water, similarly the tree of virtue also grows with donation.

Feed the handicapped and the needy

Feeding the poor, helpless, handicapped and the needy on the day of Chaitra Purnima is not only a way to earn virtue, but also a way to attain peace of the soul of ancestors and the blessings of God. This work will help in bringing happiness, peace and prosperity in your life.