Narali Purnima, also known as Shravana Narali Purnima, is an important and auspicious festival celebrated by Hindus in the coastal regions of Western India, especially around Mumbai and the Konkan coast. It is a ceremonial day observed by Hindu fishing communities in Maharashtra. According to the Hindu Calendar, Narali Poornima is observed on Purnima Tithi in the month of Shravana, corresponding to July or August in the Gregorian Calander. Narali Purnima 2023 will be celebrated this year on Thursday, August 31, 2023. The word 'Narali' is derived from Nariyal, which means coconut and 'Purnima' signifies the 'full moon day'. Narali Purnima is also pronounced as Nariyal Purnima and Nariyal Purnima. As we celebrate Narali Poornima 2023, here’s all you need to know about the Narali Poornima 2023 date, Puja Vidhi and the significance of the auspicious day. Narali Purnima Messages and Quotes: Celebrate the Holy Day by Sending Religious Wishes, HD Images, WhatsApp Greetings and Wallpapers.

Narali Poornima 2023 Date

Narali Poornima 2023 will be celebrated on Thursday, August 31.

Narali Poornima 2023 Timings

Purnima Tithi will begin on August 30, 2023, at 10.38 am and end on August 31 at 7.05 am. Narali Purnima 2022 Wishes & Images in Marathi: Send Happy Coconut Day in Maharashtra With WhatsApp Messages and Greetings.

Narali Poornima Puja Vidhi

On the auspicious day of Narali Poornima, people worship Lord Varuna, the God of ocean and waters. On this day, offerings such as rice, flowers and coconuts as offered to Lord Varuna. Devotees offer ‘Nariyal’ to the God of the sea and seek the blessings of the Lord. It is believed that the Puja offered to sea on the auspicious day of Shravana Purnima protects fishermen from all sorts of untoward incidents.

On this day, Maharashtrian Brahmins, who perform ritualistic Shravani Upakarma, observe Phalahar fasting on the day and eat only Nariyal (coconut) during the day-long fast. Hence, in Konkan and coastal Maharashtra, the day of Shravana Purnima is known as Nariyal Purnima. People also plant trees on the day of Nariyal Purnima to show their respect and gratitude towards nature.

Narali Poornima Significance

Narali Purnima is a festival dedicated to worshipping the Lord of the sea – Varuna. The day of Narali Poornima has great significance among the fishermen community in the western coastal regions of India, especially in Maharashtra and other Konkan regions. The fishermen make generous offerings to the lord of the sea on this day before they begin the season. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fanfare by those in fishing and other sea-related activities. Fishermen paint their boats fresh and decorate them as the festival marks the onset of the fishing season.

During Narali Purnima, devotees worship Lord Varuna and seek his blessings. Devotees perform a puja for Lord Varuna and ask for the avoidance of natural water calamities. Upanayana is a popular ritual of Narali Purnima.

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