Ashadha Purnima is an auspicious Hindu occasion that is celebrated with great devotion in India. It is one of the important Purnima, as per the Hindu Calendar. On this day, devotees worship Lord Vishnu or their Guru and offer prayers along with various events and pujas. The day is also dedicated to honouring spiritual and academic teachers. It falls on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Ashadha month in the Hindu lunar calendar, typically occurring in June or July. Ashadha Purnima Vrat 2024 falls on July 21. Let us know more about Ashadha Purnima Vrat, the shubh muhurat of the auspicious day, puja rituals, significance and more. Guru Purnima 2024 Date in India: Know Purnima Tithi, Auspicious Timings and Significance To Honour the Spiritual and Academic Gurus.

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Ashadha Purnima Vrat 2024 Date and Shubh Muhurat

Ashadha Purnima Vrat 2024 falls on July 21. This year, the Purnima tithi will begin at 05:58 PM on July 20 and end at 03:46 PM on July 21.

Ashadha Purnima Vrat Puja Vidhi and Rituals

1. Devotees should wake up early in the morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes.

2. Offer prayers or chant the name of Lord Vishnu, offer flowers to the Lord, and light ghee diya and incense sticks. It is said that devotees should also read or listen to Satyanarayan Katha on this day.

3. After praying to Lord Vishnu, devotees should feed Brahmans or needy people as it is considered really auspicious.

4. On this day, devotees should wear yellow clothes and distribute grains and sweets as charity.

5. As per religious beliefs, it is said that by offering prayers to Goddess Lakshmi under the Peepal Tree on the morning of Ashadha Purnima, devotees will be blessed with abundance, happiness, wealth and prosperity in life.

Ashadha Purnima Vrat Significance

Ashadha Purnima holds great significance for the devotees of Lord Vishnu. On the day of Ashadha Purnima, devotees perform various rituals, including pujas and prayers to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi and express gratitude. Many also engage in charitable activities, such as feeding the poor and distributing educational materials to underprivileged students, as a way to honour the teachings of their gurus.

This day not only strengthens the bond between teachers and their disciples but also serves as a reminder of the invaluable role that guidance and mentorship play in one's spiritual journey. On the day of Ashadha Purnima, people observe Gopadam Vrat and offer special prayers to Lord Vishnu.

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