Vaishakh Purnima

According to the Hindu calendar, the full moon date of the month of Vaishakh is considered to be very auspicious and virtuous. On this day, especially by bathing in the Ganga, fasting, meditation and donating, the sins of many births are washed away and salvation is attained.

Importance of Vaishakh Purnima

It is said in the scriptures that the month of Vaishakh is virtuous. And its full moon date is considered to be one of the most virtuous nights of the year. Bathing, chanting, penance and donation done on this day give infinite fruits. Especially the worship of Lord Vishnu is considered to be very beneficial on this day.

The glory of donation on Purnima

In the texts of Sanatan Dharma, special importance has been given to donating on the day of Purnima. It is believed that even a little donation done on this day provides manifold fruits and brings happiness, peace, and prosperity in life. While mentioning donation in the scriptures, it has been said—

Tapah param kritayuge tretaayam gyanmuchyate.
Dwapare yajnamevahurdanamekam kalau yuge.

That is, penance in Satyuga, knowledge in Treta, yajna in Dwapar and donation in Kaliyuga are the means of welfare of man.

Feed the disabled and the needy

On this Vaishakh Purnima, fill your life with virtue and satisfy the hunger of those divine souls who are helpless, poor and disabled. Feeding on this day is not just a deed, but a symbol of compassion, service and spiritual progress.