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Shakambhari Purnima

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Shakambhari Purnima
Official nameShakambhari Purnima
Observed byHindus
DatePurnima (full moon) of Paush

Shakambhari Purnima is a Hindu festival primarily observed in India, celebrating the goddess Shakambhari. It is observed in Paush month, which normally comes in January. Shakambari Purnima is the last day in the 8-day long holiday of Shakambari Navratri[1]. "Most Navratri begins on Shukla Pratipada except for Shakambari Navratri, which begins on Ashtami and ends on Purnima in Paush month."[2].

Bathing is an incredibly important ritual during Purnima holidays. Devotees can regularly be seen bathing in rivers from the morning and throughout the day [3]. Devotees pour water on themselves while facing the sun as they carry on with other religious practices[4].

References

  1. Shakambari Purnima
  2. Shakambhari
  3. Shakambari Purnima
  4. Significance of Shakambari Purnima
  5. Dhyansanjivani

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