Magh Purnima will be observed on Sunday, February 1. According to Hindu beliefs, on this auspicious day all the gods descend from heaven to take a holy dip in the Ganga at Prayagraj. This is why Magh Purnima holds special significance for charity, spiritual merit and ritual bathing. Presented here are five types of donations, three powerful mantras, and six effective remedies believed to bring prosperity and financial abundance.
5 Types of Donations on Magh Purnima
It is believed that donations made on this day yield 32 times the merit, which is why Magh Purnima is also known as Battisi Purnima.
1. Blankets and clothes
2. Sesame seeds
3. Five types of grains
4. Ghee, salt and jaggery
5. Lighting and donating lamps (Deep Daan)
Offering yellow and red items to Goddess Lakshmi and presenting kheer as bhog is believed to please her and invite prosperity.
3 Important Mantras of Magh Purnima
Chanting Goddess Lakshmi’s mantras on Purnima is said to enhance wealth and prosperity in the household.
1. Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalaalaye Praseed Praseed Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahaalakshmyai Namah
2. Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalaalaye Praseed Praseed Shreem Hreem Shreem Om Mahaalakshmi Namah
3. Om Yakshaaya Kuberaaya Vaishravanaaya Dhana-Dhaanyaadhipataye, Dhana-Dhaanya Samriddhim Me Dehi Daapaya Swaahaa
6 Powerful Remedies for Magh Purnima
1. Offer yellow and red items to Goddess Lakshmi on this day to please her and enhance financial prosperity. During the month of Magh, worship Lord Vishnu along with Goddess Lakshmi.
2. According to the Puranas, Lord Vishnu himself resides in the holy Ganga on Magh Purnima. Taking a holy dip is believed to bestow blessings of wealth, fame, happiness, good fortune and virtuous children.
3. To overcome financial difficulties, dye 11 cowrie shells with turmeric, offer them to Goddess Lakshmi, then wrap them in a red cloth and place them in your locker or safe.
4. Performing Deep Daan on a riverbank or in a river on Magh Purnima is considered highly auspicious and brings divine blessings and spiritual merit.
5. Lighting a ghee lamp near the Tulsi plant on this day is believed to attract Goddess Lakshmi’s grace.
6. Perform a proper worship of Goddess Lakshmi and recite the Shri Suktam on Magh Purnima to receive her blessings of wealth and prosperity.
Disclaimer: The content provided here is based on beliefs and information only. Always consult a concerned expert.
