Mumbai: Vaishakh Purnima, one of the most sacred full moons in the Hindu calendar, holds immense religious and spiritual significance. Celebrated in the month of Vaishakh, this Purnima is also marked as Buddha Purnima – the day commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and Nirvana of Lord Buddha. In 2025, Vaishakh Purnima falls on Monday, 12 May. According to the Panchang, the full moon tithi begins at 6:55 PM on 11 May and ends at 7:22 PM on 12 May. The day is considered ideal for worship, charity, and seeking divine blessings.

In Hinduism, the full moon is a highly auspicious phase when the moon is at its peak influence. Performing spiritual practices, lighting lamps, and offering prayers during this period is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and emotional relief. Especially on Vaishakh Purnima, devotees worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi together to invite wealth and remove past karmic burdens. If one follows specific rituals—particularly lighting diyas at key locations in the home—it is believed to help fulfil wishes and relieve financial distress.

Where to light diyas on vaishkh purnima

1. At the Main Entrance

Lighting a diya at the main entrance of your home on Vaishakh Purnima is said to drive away negative energies. This practice, done alongside Vishnu worship, creates a protective aura around the household and invites positive vibrations.

2. Near the Tulsi Plant

Offer prayers to the sacred Tulsi plant and light a ghee lamp nearby. According to tradition, this pleases Goddess Lakshmi and helps free one from financial debts and hardships.

3. In the Home Temple

Ensure the home temple is clean and well-lit. Lighting a diya here is believed to invite divine grace, improve financial conditions, and bring lasting peace and prosperity to the family.

4. In the Kitchen

In Vedic tradition, the kitchen is linked with health and nourishment. Lighting a lamp here is said to please Goddess Annapurna, ensuring abundance in food supplies and good health for the household.

Charity and reciting the Lakshmi Chalisa on this day are also considered highly meritorious. With the right rituals and intentions, Vaishakh Purnima can become a turning point for anyone seeking spiritual upliftment and material growth.

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