Shakambhari Purnima (2024): Time, meaning, customs, and all you need to know

Shakambhari Purnima 2024: The Hindu community worships Goddess Durga, also known as Goddess Shakti, in a variety of ways. Hindus consider Shakambhari Purnima to be one of the most auspicious festivals of the year. Shakambhari Purnima, which is also called Shakambhari Jayanti, is celebrated with great fanfare each year. On this day, devotees fast and give prayers and sacrifices to Goddess Shakti. It is said that Goddess Shakti took on human form on this auspicious day. Here are some things to remember as we prepare to commemorate this auspicious day.

Date: This year’s Shakambhari Purnima is set on January 25. The Purnima Tithi of Shakambhari Purnima is scheduled to start at 9:49 PM on January 24 and finish at 11:23 PM on January 25, according to Drik Panchang.

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Significance: Goddess Adi Shakti, according to Hindu mythology, came to be on Earth as Shakambhari Devi in order to end the food problem. Bhari signifies one who holds, and Shak denotes vegetables. The goddess of fruits, vegetables, and leaves is Shakambhari Devi. The four-armed form of Goddess Shakti is often referred to as Bhuvaneshwari or Shatakshi.

Rituals: Shakambhari Devi is revered for her extreme kindness, compassion, and love. Devotees take an early bath and get up early on this day. Then, in order to get Shakambhari Devi’s blessings, they offer their prayers to her and fast. Saharanpur is home to a well-known Shakambhari Devi temple that is well-known across North India. On Shakambhari Purnima, a fair is also held in addition to those visiting the temple. The states of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu also celebrate this day. Banashankari Devi, also known as Shakambhari Devi, is revered in Karnataka. Banashankari Devi is worshiped at a temple in Badami, Karnataka.