Bhadrapada Purnima 2024 Vrat Date, Puja Timing and Importance

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The Purnima of Bhadrapad month is called Bhadrapad Purnima. Certain special rituals and Pujas such as Satyanarayan Puja, Shiv Parvati Puja and Chandrama Puja are undertaken on this day. Observing a fast on this day is considered auspicious as it brings welfare and happiness.

Purnima Tithi is considered auspicious for religious deeds and rituals. This day also holds a position in the Muhurat Shastra. Shubh Muhurats, on which new projects can be performed are determined using Purnima Tithi.

Puja timings of Bhadrapada Purnima

  • This year Bhadrapad Purnima will be celebrated on 18 September 2024, Wednesday.
  • Purnima will start from 17 September 2024 at 11:45 .
  • Purnima Tithi will end on 18 September 2024 at 08:05 .

Shradha Karma starts from Bhadrapada Purnima

Every Purnima Tithi has special importance. Out of this, Bhadrapad Purnima is associated with Shradha Paksha. Shradha Karya starts from this day and continues till Ashwin Amavasya. That’s why Snan and donations on this day hold special importance.

Bhadrapada Purnima: Puja Vidhi

When a devotee performs Puja as per all the rituals and reads the Satya Narayan Katha on Bhadrapada Purnima, it helps in eliminating all the sufferings of the devotee. All problems of life are resolved. The devotee has to keep the following points in mind to get the complete benefit of fasting and Puja on this day.

The devotee should bathe in a holy river, lake or pool. If this is not possible, then devotees can have baths at their own place.

  • If the devotee wants to observe a fast, then he/she should resolve to do the same.
  • On the day of Purnima, Satyanarayan Puja and Katha are performed.
  • Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped.
  • After the Puja, Prasad, flowers and fruits are presented to the Lord.
  • Panchamrit and Churma should be distributed as Prasad.
  • After the Puja, meals should be offered to the Brahmins.
  • Charity to the needy should be done.

The Bhadrapad Purnima fast is of great importance for women. On observing this fast they are blessed with a child and a happy married life.

Relation of Bhadrapada Purnima with Nakshatras

The names of months in the lunar calendar are said to be kept based on the Purnima Tithi. In Hindu Panchang, the names of the month are kept using the Sun and the Moon, which are called Sor Maas and Chandra Maas respectively. Some fast and festivals are celebrated in Sor month and some in Chandra month.

So when we talk about Purnima Tithi, we associate it with Chandra year. Along with this, Nakshatras are also associated with this. According to a belief, the name of a particular month is determined according to the Nakshatra in which the Moon is present on the Purnima Tithi. That’s why the name of twelve months is based on different Nakshatras. Following this sequence, the name Bhadrapad Purnima is derived because on this day the Moon is transitioning in either Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra or Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra.

This day is also important for people who are born in Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra or Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra. These people should worship their Nakshatras on this day. Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha and Ahirbudhanya are also worshipped on this day. Milk, Ghee, honey, flowers and sweets are also used in this Puja. Nakshatra Mantras should be recited. Apart from Puja, things related to Navgriha are also donated. These include jaggery, black sesame seeds, rice, sugar, salt, Jowar and blankets, etc.

Bhadrapada Purnima Katha

On Bhadrapad Purnima, Uma Maheshwar Vrat is also observed. According to religious texts, on this day, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped. Along with this Jagran is also organised. This fast has been mentioned in Narayana Purana and Matsya Purana. This fast brings Manglik Sukh and marital happiness in the devotee’s life.

In order to get the best results, the devotee should also recite the Katha related to Bhadrapada Purnima. The Katha is as follows:

Once upon a time, Rishi Durvasa visits Kailash to meet Lord Shiva. He is delighted to meet Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Lord Shiva gifts him a garland of flowers which he accepts with love.

After meeting the Lord, the saint moves forward to meet Lord Vishnu and so he decides to go to Vishnu Lok. On the way, he meets Indra Dev. Rishi Durvasa presents the garland to Indra Dev.
Indra Dev, being an arrogant God, places the garland on his elephant Airavat instead of wearing it himself.

This angers Rishi Durvasa. He tells Indra Dev, not wearing this garland is equivalent to insulting Lord Shiva. Rishi Durvasa then curses Indra Dev. As per the curse, Indra Dev will lose his position and will also lose Lakshmi ji.that he has insulted Lord Shiva.

On hearing this, Indra Dev asks for forgiveness from Rishi Durvasa and asks for relief from this curse. Rishi Durvasa calms down and tells Indra Dev the curse will be lifted if he observes the Uma Maheshwar Vrat. Indra Dev does as told and observes the fast. On observing the fast, India Dev gets his position back and Lakshmi Ji too returns to him.