Chaitra Purnima Fast: The day of Chaitra Purnima is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. On this day, there is a tradition to worship Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi and Moon God. Purnima Tithi falls once in every month. It is believed that worshiping Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi with full devotion on Chaitra Purnima increases happiness and prosperity. Let us know the auspicious time of Chaitra Purnima, method of worship, mantra, aarti, importance and moon darshan time-
Auspicious time of Chaitra Purnima
The Purnima Tithi of Chaitra month will start from 03:25 AM on 23rd April and will end on the next day i.e. 24th April at 05:18 AM. Udaya Tithi is considered more important. In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, Chaitra Purnima will be celebrated on 23 April.
Auspicious time of puja – 11:53 AM to 12:46 PM
Moonrise- 06:25 PM, April 23
Chaitra Purnima puja ritual
Take bath in the holy river or mix Ganga water in water.
Perform Jalabhishek of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi
Abhishekam to Mother Goddess with Ganga water along with Panchamrit
Now offer red sandalwood, red flowers and makeup items to Goddess Lakshmi.
Light a ghee lamp in the temple
If possible, keep a fast and resolve to keep the fast.
Read the fasting story of Chaitra Purnima
Recite Sri Lakshmi Suktam
Perform Aarti of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu and Lakshmi ji with full devotion.
Offer kheer to mother
Offer water to the moon at moonrise
apologize at the end
Mantra- Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamle Kamlalaye Prasidh Prasidh Shreem Hreem Shreem Om Mahalakshmi Namah
Importance of bathing in Ganga
On the day of Chaitra Purnima, bathing in Ganga and donating has special significance. It is believed that on this occasion Lord Vishnu, the protector of the world, resides in the water of Ganga. For this reason, a devotee gets auspicious results by taking bath in Ganga on the day of Chaitra Purnima. Also, on the day of Chaitra Purnima, there is a ritual to worship and observe fast of Moon God and Mother Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Therefore, bathing in Ganga is done on the day of Chaitra Purnima.
Lakshmi Mata Aarti
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Mother Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Serving you daily, Hari Vishnu is the Creator.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥
Uma, Rama, Brahmani, you are the mother of the world.
Sun-Moon meditate, Narad Rishi sings.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥
Durga in the form of Niranjani, giver of happiness and wealth.
Whoever meditates on you, attains riches and wealth.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥
You are the resident of the underworld, you are the auspicious giver.
Karma-Prakash-Prakashini, Trata of Bhavanidhi.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥
The house where you live, all virtues come.
Everything becomes possible, the mind does not panic.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥
Without you the Yagya would not have happened, no one would have got the clothes.
The splendor of food and drink, all comes from you.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥
Auspicious qualities: The temple is beautiful, Kshiroddhi-jata.
Ratna Chaturdash: Without you, no one finds it.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥
Mahalakshmiji’s aarti, which anyone sings.
Your joy ends, sin disappears.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥
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