Certain Purnima (full moon) days are dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. According to religious beliefs, worshipping Lakshmi-Narayan on this
day brings happiness, prosperity, and wealth into one’s life. The month of Margashirsha is regarded as the favourite month of Lord Krishna. The full moon that falls in this month is known by names such as "Margashirsha Purnima", "Agahan Purnima", "Battisī Purnima", and "Mokshadayini Purnima". This is also the last Purnima of the year, which makes it significant.Margashirsha Purnima 2025 This year, Margashirsha Purnima will fall on 4 December 2025. Devotees flock to holy places such as Haridwar, Varanasi, Mathura, and Prayagraj to take part in the rituals of snan (ritual bath), daan (charity) and worship.
Timings for Margashirsha Purnima 2025
Purnima Tithi Begins - 08:37 AM on Dec 04, 2025Purnima Tithi Ends - 04:43 AM on Dec 05, 2025
Moonrise on Purnima - 04:35 PM
Significance of Margashirsha Purnima
Margashirsha Purnima is also called "Battisi Purnima". According to religious beliefs, the rewards of charity performed on this day are 32 times greater than those offered on other full moon days.People who perform charity, penance, and worship on this day are believed to receive the benefits equivalent to all virtuous deeds of the entire year.
Ways to Receive the Blessings of Goddess Lakshmi
To receive the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi on Margashirsha Purnima, offer red thread, a red chunari, and raw milk to a Tulsi plant. One ritual people must follow on Purnima is to light a ghee diya in the morning and evening. It's said to bring wealth and prosperity into the home. These practices are considered helpful in fulfilling all desires in life.
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