Narali Purnima 2023: Know when Narali Purnima will be celebrated and what is the specialty behind it
Where the festival of Rakhi is celebrated on the day of Savan Purnima in Maharashtra, South India, and North India, the festival of Coconut Purnima or Narali Purnima is celebrated in the coastal areas of South India. Let us know what are the things related to the Narali Purnima festival and when will it be celebrated this time. The festival of Narali Purnima is celebrated like other festivals like Shravani Purnima, Raksha Bandhan, and Kajri Purnima. Where Rakhi festival is celebrated on Sawan Purnima day in North India, Coconut Purnima or Narali Purnima festival is celebrated in the coastal areas of Maharashtra, Konkan, and South India.
When will be Narali Purnima celebrated?
The word narali means coconut and purnima means full moon day. Coconut has special importance on this day. This year, the festival of Narali Purnima is being celebrated on 31st August according to the Panchang. On the day of Narali Purnima, special worship is done to the God of water and sea. It is customary to offer coconut to Varun Dev on this day. It is believed that performing puja rituals on Shravan Purnima pleases Lord Varuna and protects him from all the dangers of the ocean.
Narali Poornima Pujan Special
The festival of Narali Purnima is especially celebrated by the people living in the coastal region. Lord Shiva is also worshiped on this day. It is believed that coconut and his favorite things are offered to Lord Shiva. Upanayana or Yajna rituals are most widely performed on this day in South India. On this day there is a tradition of changing the sacred thread by bathing in the holy rivers.
For this reason, along with the Abitam, and Shravani festival, some tarpan works are also done at this time. On this day, there is also a tradition of offering food or donation to Brahmins for the peace of the souls of their ancestors. The people of the sea coast celebrate the festival of Narali Purnima. Nature is worshiped during this time. This time is special for worshiping the elements of the universe.