माघ पूर्णिमा, You might be wondering, What is it? Well, it’s your direct ticket to engage with Lord Vishnu’s divine energy. Or, in simple terms, we can say this is the full moon night of the Magh month in the Hindu calendar. It usually comes in between January and February in the Gregorian calendar. As per Hindu beliefs, it is said that on this day of Magh Purnima, Lord Vishnu himself descended to Earth to bless his devotees, so the devotees perform special prayers and do rituals to honor him.
When Is Magh Purnima In 2025?
पूर्णिमा is considered one of the most auspicious days in Hindu mythology because on this day, the moon is at its peak and spiritual energy is spread everywhere. Purnima falls every month but माघ पूर्णिमा will be observed on February 12th, 2025. On this day, the devotees of Lord Vishnu will observe a fast and do सत्यनारायण पूजा.
Let’s now dwell on the right timings and dates for Magha Purnima rituals for 2025 and here it is:
Purnima Tithi begins: February 11, 2025, 6:55 PM
Purnima Tithi ends: February 12th, 2025, 7:22 PM
Important Rituals To Perform On This Day
Start by taking a holy bath in the sacred waters of Ganga or a nearby water body. It is considered that bathing in holy waters aids in removing all your past sins and spiritual growth.
The fasters observe fast this day and it is a long day fast. The practice is dedicated to self-discipline and spiritual growth.
- महाकुंभ Mela is also organized this time where devotees go with full devotion.
- People worship Gods, especially Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and Maa Lakshmi, which results in attaining eternal peace and salvation.
- It’s considered the best to do charity on this day and help people who are needy. It’s divine if the fasters offer food and clothes money to the less fortunate ones as a kind act.
- The devotees also read the Bhagavad Gita or the spiritual scriptures related to Lord Vishnu.
- Chant Mantras while worshipping Gods like
- While observing the fast, people only eat fruits, milk and dairy products, sabudana khichdi or Vada, singhara flour pooris or halwa, potatoes, and kuttu flour-made eatables, murmura, fruits or nuts-based sweets, water or coconut water.
- People must avoid eating grains, onions, garlic, spices, and also non-vegetarian food.
- Concluding the fast, the devotees share their food with family and friends and also visit temples to offer prayers or to seek blessings from priests.
How does Magh Purnima Fast Connect Us With Lord Vishnu?
Amplify Spiritual Energy:
When the fast is kept on this day, it naturally elevates your spiritual aura and makes the person connect with their higher consciousness, which connects them to the universe, which is Lord Vishnu Ji himself.
The Act of Sacred Rituals:
It’s the act of performing sacred and holy rituals that purifies our body and mind and helps us connect to the divine. We, fasters, bathe in holy waters, do prayers, and also chant mantas that cleanse our inner selves, which makes us ready to feel the divine energy within and everywhere.
Spiritual Cleansing Within:
When we get free from our old wrongdoings or, in other words, if we are on the way to our soul cleansing, then it becomes easy to feel the divine presence near you and inside you. The soul clarification helps a person receive the blessings of Lord Vishnu more effectively.
Chanting Mantras:
By chanting sacred mantras, we clear our pathway to meet our Lord. Reciting mantras helps invoke Lord Vishnu’s presence. As the fasters chant mantras, they get entrapped in Lord Vishnu’s divine vibration, which helps in spiritual elevation. Wear Safed Chandan Mala to invoke the divine energy.
Intense भक्ति & Faith:
With intense Jaap and भक्ति and conferring to the right rituals, we meet our God easily and stay in tune with the spiritual vibrations. It’s the power of devotion and faith that helps us open our hearts to get Vishnu Ji’s sacred blessings.
Doing Charity & Good Deeds
Following the path of spiritualism and connecting with Lord Vishnu leads us to perform charity and good deeds.
This act of charity or serving others attracts more blessings from Lord Vishnu and preserves harmony and balance in our lives. Believe in selfless service always if you are a true devotee, it will please you and your beloved deity.
In Essence
So, from the above gist, you might have got to know that when you truly want to meet your higher self or connect with your lovable deity, it will always be the purest you who is working for the wellness of others.
This Magh Purnima connects with Lord Vishnu by chanting or reciting prayers, performing good deeds for others, or worshiping the deity. Then, finish the fast gracefully.
