Jyeshtha Purnima Story, Importance, Muhurat, and Rituals

Purnima has special significance in Hinduism. Among all the full moons, the full moon of Jyestha month is considered special. In this, donation and Ganga baths are considered more important. On this day one gets freedom from sins by taking a bath in the Ganges. In some places of India, Jyestha Purnima is also celebrated as Vat Purnima. Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat is observed on the full moon day of Shukla Paksha of Jyestha month. This day is also known as Jetha Purnima or Jetha Purnima. Purnima Tithi is considered to be of special importance in Hinduism. For happiness and prosperity in life, fasting and worship are done on the day of Jyestha Purnima. This day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Bathing in holy rivers, fasting, and doing charity on this day give auspicious results. Worshiping the moon on this day removes the moon defect in the horoscope. Let us know about Jyeshtha Purnima's date, auspicious time, importance, and method of worship.

Jyestha Purnima Vrat Muhurat 2024

Jayeshtha Purnima 2024: 22 June, Saturday

Start: June 21, 2024 from 07:33:35 am

End: June 22, 2024 till 06:39:20 am

Jyestha Purnima and Satyavan-Savitri Story

Savitri was a very virtuous woman. Savitri is not even afraid of Yamraj for her husband's religion and protects her husband's life. According to mythology, Savitri was married to Satyavan. Savitri is married to Satyavan. When Savitri comes to know about Satyavan's short life, she is very sad. When Savitri comes to know about the time of Satyavan's death Devrishi Narad, she starts fasting and praying to God on the same day. On the date mentioned by Narada, she sets out to cut wood with her husband Satyavan.

When Satyavan climbs a tree to cut wood, his head hurts and he falls down. As the time of her husband's death draws near, she sees that Yamraj is standing near her husband and walks ahead taking Satyavan's life. Savitri also follows Yamraj. Yamraj explains to her but she goes on walking with him. In such a situation, seeing her husband's religion and loyalty, he asks her to ask for a groom.

Savitri asks for the light of the eyes of her mother-in-law and father-in-law. Yamraj tells him that his wish will be fulfilled, and now you go home. Savitri refuses. Dharmaraj Yamraj asks her to ask for a groom again, in which case she asks to give back the lost kingdom of her mother-in-law and father-in-law. Yamraj fulfills his boon and asks Savitri to go back.

Savitri says that it is her duty to follow her husband. Yamraj says that she can get whatever she wants in exchange for her husband's life. Savitri then asks for the blessing of having a son and Yamraj blesses her. In such a situation, Savitri tells Yamraj how can she have a son without a husband, and then Yamraj gets defeated in front of her and returns to Satyavan's life again, in this way, Savitri and Satyavan go to their home and lead their lives happily.

Jyestha Purnima Rituals

Satyanarayan Pooja

One of the most important rituals is the Satyanarayana Puja, which is performed to seek blessings from Lord Satyanarayana, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The worship involves reciting sacred mantras and making offerings to Lord Satyanarayana.

Rudrabhishek Pooja

People perform another important puja on this day, Rudrabhishek Puja, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. They worship to seek his blessings for good health, peace, and prosperity and include reciting mantras and offering water, milk, honey, and other items to the lingam of Lord Shiva.

River Bath

Devotees also take a holy dip in the rivers, especially the Ganges, on this day. It is believed that taking a dip washes away sins and brings spiritual purity.

Donation

Additionally, people consider it highly auspicious to donate and donate to Jyestha Purnima, as they believe it brings blessings and good fortune to the giver.

Significance of Jyestha Purnima

In the Hindu religion, the full moon coming in the month of Jyestha is considered to be of great importance. On this day, the special importance of pilgrimage baths, charity, and fasting has been told. It is believed that by doing this all the sins of a person are destroyed and they get salvation. Women worship Lord Shankar and Lord Vishnu on this day for the long life of their husbands.

Worship Method Of Jyestha Purnima

• On the day of Jyeshtha Purnima, wake up early in the morning and take a bath after retiring from daily work.

• After this worship God.

• Light a ghee lamp while worshiping Indra and Mahalakshmi.

• Make sure to use perfume and flowers in the worship of Maa Lakshmi.

• Make the brahmins eat kheer and at the same time bid them farewell by giving them Dakshina.

• Women especially keep this fast to get Lakshmi.

• Those who meditate on God by staying awake the whole night on this day get wealth.
  
  

• Eat food only after offering Arghya to the moon at night.

Conclusion

Jyestha Purnima is one of the most important days in Hinduism. This day is considered auspicious. This month falls during the peak of summer. The full moon falling in the month of Jyeshtha is called Jyeshtha Purnima. Vat Savitri Purnima Vrat is also observed on the day of Jyestha Purnima. Vat Purnima is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Hindu women. According to Hindu scriptures, Jyestha means the most senior. Jyestha month holds a special significance among Hindus. To know more about Jyestha Purnima take Online Astrology Consultation.