New Delhi: In the Hindu calendar, Purnima Tithi is considered extremely sacred and auspicious. The full moon falling every month is not only important from the religious point of view, but is also considered good for bathing, charity and worship of Gods and Goddesses. It is believed that good deeds done on the day of full moon give manifold results. At present, Margashirsha month is going on, which is also known as Agahan month. The full moon of this month has special significance, because on this day special worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the presiding deity of wealth and prosperity, is done. It is believed that pleasing Goddess Lakshmi on the full moon brings happiness and prosperity in the house and solves financial problems.
According to Drik Panchang, this year Margashirsha Purnima Tithi will start on 4th December, Thursday at 8:37 am. This date will end on Friday, December 5 at 4:43 am. According to religious beliefs, fasting, bathing and charity will be done on 4th December only. The time of moonrise on this day is fixed at 4:35 pm.
While doing special worship of Goddess Lakshmi on the full moon day, red colored flowers must be offered. Along with this, reciting Kanakdhara Stotra and lighting a ghee lamp is considered very auspicious. Chanting the mantras of Goddess Lakshmi gives special blessings.
On this day, ground turmeric should be applied on 11 cowries and offered to Goddess Lakshmi during puja. Reciting Lakshmi Chalisa is also considered auspicious. After the puja, these cowries should be tied in a clean red cloth and kept in the safe or money place. It is believed that this remedy removes money problems and brings prosperity.
