Shravana Purnima vrat

the Shravana Purnima is a well-known festival as the home of Raksha Bandhan however there are many other important aspects connected to this Shravan Purnima. There are other rituals and festivals that are celebrated during Shravana, the night of the full moon on Shravana.

Significance of Shravana Purnima Vrat

Shravana Purnima is believed to be an extremely auspicious day in Hindu religion. The numerous rituals observed on Shravana Purnima are of great significance. Rituals like the ‘Upnayan’and the ‘Yagyopaveet’ rituals are performed to this date. Brahmins also follow the the ‘Shudhikaran’ ceremony on Shravana Purnima since it is believed to be among the holy days for religious ceremonies. They perform a special ritual of worship to the god of worship, Lord Shiva on this day of worship. There are a variety of reasons that make this day so significant to Hindus including :

Celebration Of Kajari Purnima

Kajari Purnima is also observed during this time in a few provinces. When celebrating this festival Hindu women plant barley in the pots that are filled with soil and leaves from trees. The women place the pots on top of their heads and throw them into the nearest body of water.

People worship the goddess Bhagwati Sow wheat, and pray for a healthy harvest and crops.

The celebration that falls on Kajari Purnima is celebrated in large part across the States in Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. The preparations start from September 9th, Shravan Amavasya.. Women also celebrate the festival by singing folk songs and telling the tale that tells the story of Kajari purnima Vrat. This fast is observed by mothers to ensure the health and longevity of their sons.

Nariyal or Narali Purnima

Nariyal Purnimais an additional celebration that is held in the coastal regions from India the day of. People who are devoted to the sea go to the beach. They make a ritual to honor Varuna which is the God who governs the sea. There is a belief that those who worship Varuna are protected from dangers from the ocean or other water bodies. Many people think that a Nariyal (Coconut) will also be given to the sea on this day of worship.

End of Amarnath Yatra

According to the Pranas in the Pranas, on the day of Guru Purnima, the holy Amarnath Yatra commences and ends on the day of Shravan Purnima. All of the ‘ Kanwariyas’ revere the god Shiva by offering water to Shivling and successfully completing their journey on the day.

Pavitropana

It is an Gujarati festival that occurs during the Shravana Purnima. According to the mythology, the most fervent believers of religions and their devotees shower water on the Shiva Lingams and make chants to seek divine blessings from Lord Shiva. The worshippers are blessed with luck and are free of their previous wrongs.

In addition to Rakhi, Shravana Purnima also has a lot of significance for those who belong to different traditions. Shravana is among the most holy Hindu months, and a full moon evening of this month will be of immense spiritual and religious significance.