Shakambhari Purnima 2024: Date, Mata Shakambhari Jayanti Significance, And Rituals
Shakambhari Purnima, also known as Shakambhari Jayanti, is the last day of Shakambhari Navratri. Shakambhari Mata, believed to be Devi Bhagwati’s incarnation, is the object of devotion during Shakambhari Navratri celebrations. The goddess of sustenance, Shakambhari Devi, bestows food, or Satvik aahar, to everyone. She is said to aid in the acute food shortages and famine that exist worldwide. Every lush green, fruit, and vegetable is considered a gift from Shakambhari Devi. Let’s examine the day, its importance, and some other crucial information about this significant occasion.
Date of Shakambhari Purnima in 2024
The date of Shakambhari Purnima in 2024 is January 25, 2024.
– Purnima Tithi Commences on January 24, 2024, at 9:49 PM
– Purnima Tithi Ends on January 25, 2024, at 11:23 PM
Some people believe that Goddess Shakambari is the personification of Goddess Durga. She is kind, very loving, kind, and affectionate. (Source of Image: Instagram)
Meaning Of Shakambhari Purnima in 2024: An Important Day
The goddess Shakambari is kind, compassionate, and loving. Fruits, vegetables, and plants are referred to as “Shaka”. The word “ambhari” means “bringing.” Thus, the mere name Shakambhari signifies Devi’s mercy. She is revered as the ultimate mother figure for all living organisms. She is also referred to as the Goddess of the Forest and is believed to protect everyone who enters its forests. On the day of Shakambhari Jayanti or Purnima, one should provide alms in addition to fasting and devotion.
Shakambhari Purnima: Customs Connected With This Holy Day in 2024
– Early in the morning, devotees take a bath.
– After that, believers promise to keep a fast and offer prayers to Mata Shakambhari.
– People venerate Mata Shakambhari and seek her heavenly blessings at her temples. One of the most well-known Shakambhari Devi temples in all of North India is located in Saharanpur.
– The Indian states of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu all observe this auspicious day extensively.
In Karnataka, Shakambhari Devi is known as Banashankari Devi. In Badami, Karnataka, there is a temple devoted to Banashankari Devi.
– In honor of Mata Shakambhari, the Banashankari Pratah Smaran Mantra is also performed.
The statue or idol of Goddess Shakambhari is adorned with fruits and vegetables that are in season. The devotees listen to the Mata Shakambhari Katha and conduct Aarti in honor of Mata Shakambhari.
