🌕 Phalgun Poornima – 19 March 2026 (Thursday)

Phalgun Poornima is the sacred full moon day of the Phalguna month according to the South Indian lunar calendar. This day carries deep spiritual significance, marking the completion of the lunar month and symbolizing fulfillment, abundance, and divine blessings.

Devotees observe fasting, Vishnu Puja, charitable acts, and moon worship to purify mind and soul and invite peace, prosperity, and spiritual protection into their lives.

📅 Tithi Timings

• Poornima Tithi Begins: (Exact timings can be provided on request)
• Poornima Tithi Ends: (Exact timings can be provided on request)

If needed, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana details can also be included.

🌟 Significance of Phalgun Poornima

Phalgun Poornima is considered auspicious because:

• It is ideal for performing charity, donations, and spiritual cleansing
• Devotees seek the blessings of Vishnu and Lakshmi for material and spiritual prosperity
• The fast and rituals performed on this day are believed to remove past karmic blocks
• It improves emotional stability and spiritual awareness

In many regions, this Poornima also marks an important closing phase before the start of the new Hindu lunar year.

🛕 Puja Vidhi & Observances

1. Ritual Bath (Snana)

Devotees purify themselves with an early morning bath, often using Ganga jal for sanctity.

2. Vishnu & Lakshmi Puja

Devotees perform:

• Lighting of diya
• Offering flowers, incense, water, and rice
• Naivedyam (food offerings)

Sacred chants include:

• Vishnu Sahasranama
• Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
• Recitation of Gita verses

3. Fasting

Fasting is practiced in different forms:

• Full-day fast (Nirjala)
• Fruit-based (phalahar)
• Satvik single meal

The purpose is spiritual discipline and mind purification.

4. Charity (Daan)

Giving charity is considered the heart of Phalgun Poornima. Recommended offerings:

• Food
• Clothes
• Grains
• Dakshina
• Feeding cows, birds, the needy

Charity is believed to multiply blessings manyfold.

5. Moon Worship

At moonrise, devotees:

• Offer water (arghya)
• Pray for emotional clarity and peace
• Meditate in moonlight

🌙 Benefits of Observing Phalgun Poornima

• Clears karmic burdens
• Enhances mental peace and emotional balance
• Strengthens family harmony and financial wellbeing
• Blessings from Vishnu and divine energies
• Increases spiritual merit (punya)
• Ideal for starting new commitments or devotional practices

📿 Mantras for the Day

Vishnu Mantra

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय  
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

Chandra Mantra

ॐ श्री चन्द्राय नमः  
Om Shri Chandraya Namah

Chanting even 108 times enhances spiritual elevation.

❓ FAQ – Phalgun Poornima

Q1. Why is Phalgun Poornima significant in South India?
Because it marks a powerful full moon ideal for Vishnu Puja, fasting, charity, and moon worship for spiritual upliftment.

Q2. Is fasting compulsory?
No. It is beneficial but optional, based on tradition and personal discipline.

Q3. What rituals are essential on this day?
Fasting, Vishnu Puja, moon worship, and charity are the primary observances.

Q4. What charity should be given?
Food, clothes, grains, and monetary offerings are most auspicious.

Q5. Can new projects begin on this day?
Yes, Phalgun Poornima is considered favorable for new ventures and devotional commitments.