Chaitra Purnima 2026: Chaitra Purnima has special significance in Hindu religion. This is not only the first full moon of the Hindu New Year, but the birth anniversary of Sankatmochan Hanuman ji is also celebrated on this auspicious date. According to the scriptures, a person who observes a fast by taking bath in the holy river on this day and reads the story of Satyanarayan or Chaitra Purnima, all the troubles of his life are destroyed. Let us know the mythological story of Chaitra Purnima, reciting which brings happiness and prosperity.
Mythology of Chaitra Purnima
According to mythological belief, in ancient times a poor Brahmin family was living in very difficult circumstances. There was neither food nor any means of money in the house. One day the Brahmin’s wife asked her husband for a solution. Then a saint came to his house and told him the solution of fasting on the day of Chaitra Purnima, listening to stories and donating to the needy.
The saint said that if worship is done on this day with devotion and faith, then all the sorrows of life can be removed. The Brahmin and his wife observed the fast as per the rituals, listened to the story and donated food and clothes to the poor. Within a short time his life started changing. There was happiness and prosperity in the house and all the troubles went away. Since then, the belief has become popular that by listening to stories and donating on the day of Chaitra Purnima, a person gets relief from the troubles of life.
Coincidence of Hanuman birth anniversary
Chaitra Purnima is also special because on this day Bajrangbali was born from the womb of Mother Anjani. According to the story, Mother Anjani had performed rigorous penance to have a child, due to which Hanuman ji appeared with the blessings of Vayu Dev. Therefore, reciting Hanuman Chalisa and Sunderkand on this day is considered especially fruitful.
How to worship Chaitra Purnima?
If possible today, take a bath in a holy river and then resolve to fast. Worship Lord Vishnu and Moon God. Light a lamp and read the story. Give donations to the poor. Lastly, offer Arghya to the moon in the evening.
Importance of Chaitra Purnima
It is said in the scriptures that doing charity on the day of Chaitra Purnima destroys the accumulated sins. This day symbolizes new beginnings, positivity and spiritual purification. If you are also struggling with financial crisis or family discord, then worshiping Lord Vishnu and Hanuman ji tonight can prove beneficial for you.
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