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  1. Feb 5, 2018 · Purnima, the full moon day, is considered auspicious in the Hindu Calendar and most devotees observe fast throughout the day and pray to the presiding deity, Lord Vishnu. Only after a whole day of fasting, prayers and a dip in the river do they take light food at dusk.

  2. Apr 26, 2019 · The full moon day (purnima) in the Hindu month of Ashad (July–August) is observed as the auspicious day of Guru Purnima, a day sacred to the memory of the great sage Maharshi Veda Vyasa. This ancient saint edited the four Vedas and wrote the 18 Puranas, the Mahabharata, and the Srimad Bhagavatam.

  3. Dec 31, 2021 · Purnima: Date: Pausha Purnima Vrat: January 17, 2022, Monday: Magha Purnima Vrat: February 16, 2022, Wednesday: Phalguna Purnima Vrat: March 17, 2022, Thursday: Chaitra Purnima Vrat: April 16 ...

  4. Dec 21, 2022 · As per Hindu traditions, people observe fast on full moon day or Purnima day which is famous as Satyanarayan fast. Devotees organise satyanarayan puja through a priest or brahmin on purnima day. Fasting on full moon day has several positive effects on the body, mind and soul. It keeps a person mentally healthy.

  5. This year marks the 2585th birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha. According to Drik Panchang, the Purnima Tithi on Buddha Jayanti will commence at 4:14 am on May 5, 2023, and conclude at 3:33 am on...

  6. Dec 21, 2023 · Sanskrit. Purnima. Last updated: December 21, 2023. What Does Purnima Mean? Purnima is a Sanskrit term meaning “full moon,” and referring to the day of the month when a full moon is first present. This is also the division between Shukla Paksha (the bright two weeks before Purnima) and Krishna Paksha (the dark two-week period after it).

  7. Guru Purnima (Asadha Purnima, Vyasa Purnima) is a festival where many Hindus and Buddhists pay respect to their Guru or spiritual guide. It is observed on the full moon day, Purnima, in the Hindu month of Ashadh, which is usually June or July. Guru Purnima is a day to thank teachers, guides, and mentors. ©iStockphoto.com/Rawpixel.

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