Shravan Purnima

The day of Shravan Purnima is considered very holy and virtuous in Hinduism. This day is a divine confluence of faith, devotion, penance, service and charity. On this day, the holy festival of Rakshabandhan is celebrated, which is a symbol of love and protection-resolve of brother and sister. Along with this, this day is also considered best for ‘Yagnopaveet Sanskar’ and ‘Rishi Tarpan’.

Shravan month is the favorite month of Lord Shiva himself and the day of Shravan Purnima provides a very auspicious opportunity to worship, fast and serve Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and sages. On this day, feeding Brahmins, donating food and clothes to the poor and helping the Specially abled brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life.

Spiritual significance of Shravan Purnima

According to mythological beliefs, Shravan Purnima is a wonderful opportunity to get the blessings of Lord Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh, all the Gods and Goddesses and Maharishis. This day opens the door to spiritual advancement, spiritual purification and service-virtue.

According to the scriptures, charity, chanting, penance and service done on this day provide manifold virtuous results. By doing special worship and charity of Lord Vishnu on this day, all the wishes are fulfilled throughout the year and balance and prosperity is maintained in life.

Importance of charity from mythological point of view

Alpampi Kshitau Kshiptam Vatbeej Pravardhate.

Jalyogaat Yatha Daanaat Punya Vrikshapi Vardhate॥

That is, just as the seed of the Vat tree becomes a huge tree by being nourished by water, similarly the virtuous tree blossoms and bears fruits by service and charity.

Become a part of virtue by feeding the poor and Specially abled children

On the auspicious occasion of Shravan Purnima, feeding Specially abled, helpless and orphan children and helping in service projects for them is extremely virtuous. Get the virtuous benefit of feeding the Specially abled children of Narayan Seva Sansthan for life (one day in a year) and make this holy festival even more meaningful.