Jyeshtha Purnima, which occurs on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Jyeshtha. Jyeshtha Purnima is a significant event that holds a great importance in Hindu Religion. On this holy day, devotees offer prayers to Lord Vishnu, the preserver of this universe, and Goddess Lakshmi, the divine embodiment of wealth and prosperity. People across the country offer prayers to them and seek their blessings. On 10th of June, Jyeshtha Purnima will be observed.
Spiritual significance of Jyeshtha Purnima
Jyeshtha Purnima takes place, when the Moon is at its fullest with the strong lunar energy. The moon is linked to emotions, intuition, and spiritual insight. When it coincides with the month of Jyeshtha, the month is purely dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the energy becomes exceptionally potent for prayers, fasting, and spiritual contemplation.This period also marks a time when Satvik energy is at its highest, making it the perfect time for seeking divine blessings for prosperity, inner tranquility, and karmic purification. According to astrological beliefs, performing prayers on the day of Jyeshtha Purnima, people can enhance power of the Moon, which helps to create an emotional balance, bring good fortune, and attract love.
Why is Lord Vishnu Worshipped on Jyeshtha Purnima?
Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe maintain righteousness in the universe and people worship him in the form of Lord Satyanarayan. By worshipping him on Jyeshtha Purnima, devotees seek protection from misfortunes, health problems, and adverse planetary effects. They recite Purnima Vrat Katha, Vishnu Sahasranama or the mantra “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” to invoke his blessings. Devotees get up early in the morning and prepare bhog prasad for him and worship him by reciting katha and then in the evening after sighting the moon and offering water to him, devotees break their fast and have sattvik food. On this auspicious day, taking holy bath in Ganga river is also regarded as highly purifying.
Seek Prosperity by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on Jyeshtha Purnima
Goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu, who is known as the Goddess of wealth, beauty, and abundance. On Jyeshtha Purnima, women perform Lakshmi Vrat, praying for their families’ welfare and financial security.Offering lotus flowers, sweet such as kheer, and lighting an earthen diya with desi ghee and invoke the Goddess by chanting “Om Mahalakshmiyai Namah”. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi bless the devotees with happiness, prosperity, wealth and good fortune.
Jyeshtha Purnima: Puja Rituals
- Wake up early in the morning and cleanse yourself with Ganga jal.
- Clean your puja room and place idols of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
- Offer yellow flowers, Tulsi Patra, white sweets, and light a ghee lamp.
- Recite mantras dedicated to Vishnu and Lakshmi, and recite Vishnu Sahasranama or Lakshmi Ashtottara.
- Distribute food, clothing, or money to those in need to enhance your blessings.
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