As per the Hindu Calendar, the full moon falling in Vaishakha, the second month of the year, is the Vaishakha Purnima. Vaishakha falls between the months of April and May. Usually, on a full moon, worshipers observe a fast to seek enlightenment as well as get rid of their sins. However, the Vaishakh Purnima date holds much significance as it is also the birth anniversary of the ninth incarnation of God Vishnu, Gautam Buddha, making it a day important for both - Hindus and Buddhists. 

Many other important events are also linked with this day, such as Ved Vyas starting to write the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata on Vaishakha Purnima. Moreover, on this day, the Jyestha month also commences - the month which is considered inauspicious for specific activities in Hinduism.

Vaishakh Purnima 2024: Date & Time

The Vaishakh Purnima date, as per the Hindu Calendar, is May 23, 2024. The Purnima Tithi shall commence at 18:44 pm on May 22, 2024, and it will conclude at 19:25 pm on May 23, 2024. 

Vaishakh Purnima Significance 

The Vaishakh Purnima date is significant for the Hindus as well as Buddhists, and they celebrate it by worshiping, fasting, and doing charity to seek spiritual blessings and enlightenment. The meaning of Vaishakh Purnima depends on the community and the place it is celebrated. The factors impacting the importance of Vaishakh Purnima are:

• The followers of Buddhism celebrate this day as Buddha Purnima, which marks the birth, teachings, enlightenment as well as death of Gautam Buddha. The worshipers self-reflect as per the teachings of the Buddha and practice kindness as well as compassion. 
• Talking about Vaishakh Purnima in Northern India, especially Haryana, and Punjab, it marks the commencement of the harvest season. The farmers pray to God, thank him, and seek blessings to get a profitable future.
• Vaishakh Purinam is also celebrated due to its cultural importance. Many perform holy rituals on this day to receive blessings from their ancestors. Bathing in the sacred waters, and donating food as well as clothing to the needy - are performed by the devotees on this day.
• On this day, many people socialize and spend a good time with each other. They celebrate the Vaishakh Purnima by getting dressed in traditional outfits, dancing and singing folk songs and devouring delicious festive food. 

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Astrological Importance of Vaishakh Purnima

Individuals can speak to astrologer or adhere to the below-mentioned remedies in order to fix any problems they are facing in their day-to-day lives:

• If the placement on Moon is weak in the horoscope, it brings anxiety and depression to the individual, and also creates many hurdles in one's life. Performing the Satyanarayan puja is one of the Vaishakh Purnima Remedies that delivers relief to such individuals. It is because worshiping God Satyanarayan and Goddess Lakshmi attracts good fortune as well as positive energy. 
• Additionally, offering argha (with water) to the Moon in the evening of Vaishakha Purnima makes a favorable impact on the lives of the individuals with a weak Moon in horoscopes. It is due to the cooling effect of water that soothes the mind as well as resolves problems. 
• One of the Vaishakh Purnima remedies is observing fast on this day. It keeps negativity far away and helps individuals to focus and cultivate spirituality. The fast shields the individuals and keeps them away from any sort of negative energies. 

Benefits of Vaishakh Purnima Vrat 

The advantages of observing the Vaishakh Purnima Vrat are as follows:

• It helps in liberating positive energy in the environment. The benefits of Vaishakh Purnima Vrat not only purify your body, mind, and soul but also creates an optimistic ambiance around you.
• Observing this vrat gives a sense of peace and serenity to one's family. It further fosters understanding among the family members, thus bringing them together.
• Worshiping Lord Satyanarayan and Maa Lakshmi helps you achieve all your dreams as well as desires. Devotees should ensure doing the puja with utmost faith and devotion to leverage the benefits of Vaishakh Purnima Vrat. 
• Spiritual growth is envisaged for the person performing the Vaishakh Purnima vrat as it helps in achieving spiritual enlightenment and inner peace. 
• If you want to do karmic cleansing, observe this fast, as it helps eliminate negative karma as well as sins and facilitates good karma.
• Expect good fortune and wealth, along with success, prosperity, and abundance, in your lives when you observe this fast with complete faith. 

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Vaishakh Purnima Rituals

The rituals to be followed on Vaishakh Purnima 2024 are:

• Wake up and bathe before dawn. Get ready by wearing clean clothes and then begin the Vaishakh Purnima Rituals.
• Worship Lord Vishnu as well as Lord Hanuman and ask them to bless you with the success and happiness you aspire to.
• Worship the Lord Sun and offer argha. Simultaneously chant the Surya Mantra, or recite 'Om Suryaya Namah' to receive his blessings and begin the day on a positive note.
• Worship Lord Satyanarayana and Goddess Lakshmi on this day. Pledge to observe a fast on that day and narrate the Satyanarayan Katha. Additionally, cook bhog and offer it to the deities. 
• Offer fruits, banana leaves, supari, incense sticks, moli, and sandalwood paste while performing the Satyanarayan Puja to seek blessings from Lord Vishnu.
• Worship Lord Moon and offer argha with water at night as part of the Vaishakh Purnima Rituals. Doing so brings harmony and peace to an individual's life. 
• Donating is a good practice to be done on this day. Give away a vessel fully filled with kaccha anna, or say uncooked food. Doing so helps to eradicate the sins and obtain good karma. 

Endnote

The meaning and significance of Vaishakh Purnima hold much value, hence individuals should mark this day to attract good fortune, positivity, and abundance in lives.