When is Purnima Vrat in Particular Month 2020? Know Purnima Vrat December 2020, Purnima 2020 Thithi date and time, Here!

Purnima Vrat 2020 or Purnima which is also known as Poornima, is a full-moon day that occurs at least once every month in the Hindu lunar calendar and On Purnima Vrat in September 2020, Women keep fast on this day for well being and safety of their husbands. Purnima fasting is observed either on Purnima day or on one day before Purnima day, which is on Chaturdashi day depending on the starting time of Purnima Tithi on the previous day. Read the article to get more information about Purnima 2020, Vat Purnima Vrat Puja Vidhi, Purnima Vrat In September 2020.

by Shalini K

Updated Dec 22, 2020

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When is Purnima Vrat in Particular Month 2020? Know Purnima Vrat December 2020, Purnima 2020 Thithi date and time, Here!

Purnima Vrat

Purnima Vratwhich is also known as the Pournami Vratam, is observed during Purnima, the full moon day which occurs in the first fortnight of the Hindu lunar month. During the Purnima tithi, devotees will observe Vrats, or fasting, during the day of Purnima or a day before it. the fast will be broken after performing pooja to their Gods, and pradasam will be consumed by the devotees. Performing this Vrat is considered to be sacred by Hindus believing that, it would bring good fortune and health for those to observe this Vrat strictly. Special poojas will be performed to Lord Shiva and Vishnu, which is the Sathya Narayan Pooja. It is believed that, this pooja will bring blessings of Narayan, an avatar of Lord Vishnu upon everyone. It also has some health benefits too. Earth's gravitational; force will be maximum during Purnima, which is the full moon day, bringing positive influence on the body and mind, also has some healing effects on the gut system, reducing gastric problems and having a stabilized metabolic process. 

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Vat Purnima Vrat 2020

Vat Purnima Vrat is observed on the new moon day of the Jyestha month, according to the Hindu calendar. Vat Purnima Vrat Puja holds special importance for the Hindus. On this special day, Hindu women all across the country celebrate Vat Purnima Vrat 2020 with proper zeal and enthusiasm. Women pray for the long life and well being of their husbands on this day. is an important day of the Hindu calendar. Purnima Vrat in January 2020, Purnima Vrat in February, Purnima Vrat in March 2020, Purnima Vrat in April 2020, Purnima Vrat in May 2020, Purnima Vrat in June 2020, Purnima Vrat in July 2020, Purnima Vrat in August 2020, Purnima Vrat in September 2020, Purnima Vrat in October 2020, Purnima Vrat in November 2020, and Purnima Vrat in December 2020 is discussed in the article below.

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What is the Significance of Celebrating Purnima Vrat 2020?

Purnima Vrat is observed to follow the act of Savitri that saved her husband Satyavan. According to Hindu Legends, from the clutches of Yamraj, the God of death, by observing fast. Thus, women also observe fast on this day for the longevity, prosperity, and good health of their husbands. The day is observed as a token of love for their husband.
People worship the Banyan Tree on this day as it is considered sacred as the devotees are bestowed with good fortune by worshipping the banyan tree. Vat (Banyan) tree stands for ‘Trimurtis' representing Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma, and Lord Shiva. 

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On this day, women observe fast for their husband, as a token of love, so that they are blessed with good health, well being, and prosperity.

What is the Vat Purnima Vrat Puja Vidhi?

  • On this special occasion, Women take bath early in the morning before sunrise and wear clean clothes.

  • Women apply yellow sindoor on their forehead.

  • Devotees can eat roots of the Vat (Banyan) tree on this day.

  • Prayers are offered to the Banyan tree and the red or yellow coloured sacred thread is tied around the tree

  • People offer Rice, flowers, water to the Banyan tree, and parikrama is performed while reciting prayers.

  • Special dishes are prepared on Vat Purnima and Prasad is distributed after the Puja concludes.

  • Women seek blessings from the elders and make donations and perform charities on this day.

When is Purnima Vrat September 2020 celebrated?

Vat Purnima Vrat is celebrated on 1-2 September. Purnima Vrat September 2020 celebration timings are:

Begins at - 09:38 AM, Sep 01

Ends at - 10:51 AM, Sep 02

Check Out all Vat Purnima Vrat 2020 Dates & Timings

Purnima Vrat is celebrated in all the months of the year. The Vat Purnima Vrat 2020 Dates & Timings are given below:

Month

Date

Timings

Purnima in January 2020

Jan 10-11

Jan 10, 2:34 AM - Jan 11, 12:51 AM

Purnima in February 2020

Feb 9

Feb 09, 12:00 AM - Feb 09, 1:03 PM

Purnima in March 2020

Mar 9

Mar 09, 3:04 AM - Mar 09, 11:17 PM

Purnima in April 2020

Apr 7-8

Apr 07, 12:01 PM - Apr 08, 8:04 AM

Purnima in May 2020

May 7

May 07, 12:00 AM - May 07, 4:15 PM

Purnima in June 2020

Jun 5-6

Jun 05, 3:16 AM - Jun 06, 12:42 AM

Purnima in July 2020

Jul 4-5

Jul 04, 11:34 AM - Jul 05, 10:14 AM

Purnima in August 2020

Aug 3

Aug 03, 12:00 AM - Aug 03, 9:28 PM

Purnima in September 2020

Sep 1-2

Sep 01, 9:39 AM - Sep 02, 10:52 AM

Purnima in October 2020

Oct 1-2

Oct 01, 12:26 AM - Oct 02, 2:35 AM

Purnima in October 2020

Oct 31

Oct 31, 12:00 AM - Oct 31, 8:19 PM

Purnima in November 2020

Nov 29-30

Nov 29, 12:48 PM - Nov 30, 2:59 PM

Purnima in December 2020

Dec 29-30

Dec 29, 7:54 AM - Dec 30, 8:58 AM

Purnima Vrat January 2020

This year, there are 13 Purnima Vrat, which comes during the full moon day. According to the Hindus, Purnima Vrat has great importance. The Purnima Vrat on January is called the Paush Purnima, where sun and moon confluence each other. The month of Pausha, is said to be the month of the Sun God and full moon, where the full moon is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu.

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Purnima Vrat February 2020

The Purnima Vrat in February, the Magha Purnima is celebrated on the evening of full moon day. The devotees will worship Moon God in the month of Magha, a most auspicious, fortunate, and significant month according to the Hindu scriptures, where devotees will have to perform donations and daan-punya activities, observe fast, perform holy bath and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu. 

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Purnima Vrat March 2020

In the month of March, the full moon day Purnima Vrat is called Phalguna Purnima, which falls on February or March, as per the Gregorian Calendar. Also, other festivals are celebrated which include, Holi, Maha Shivratri, and Vasant Panchami. 

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Purnima Vrat April 2020

In the month of April, the full moon day Purnima Vrat is the Chaitra Purnima, which falls on March or April, as per the Gregorian Calendar. Also, Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated during this month. 

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Purnima Vrat May 2020

In the month of May, Vaishakh is one of the most fortunate months where devotees perform fast, donation, Homa, and other religious things. This auspicious day falls on the month of Vaisakh and is celebrated as Vaisakhk Purnima. Devotees offer prayers to Lord Vishnu on this day of Vaishakh Purnima, with more dedication and pure faith. 

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Purnima Vrat June 2020

In the month of June, Jyeshtha Purnima will be observed by Hindu women who are married and considers Goddes Savitri as her role model. It is celebrated during the Purnima, and this auspicious day takes place in the summer months of May or June as per the Gregorian Calendar. It is a day of marital devotion and purity of women living a wedded life. It is also believed that women praying and fasting on this day are blessed with a harmonious married life and a very long life of their spouse. 

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Purnima Vrat July 2020

In the month of July, the full moon day, Purnima, the Ashadha Purnima is observed. On this auspicious day, devotees will worship Lord Vishnu and observe Gopadam vrat, also, Ashadha Purnima is celebrated as Guru Purnima, seeking the blessings of their Guru or mentors. 

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Purnima Vrat August 2020

In the month of August, Shravana Purnima is observed which is famous for Raksha Bandhan. Also, various other festivals are celebrated on the full moon day of the Sharavana Purnima.

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Purnima Vrat September 2020

In the month of September, Bhadrapada Purnima is observed which comes in one of the auspicious months, and is the celebration month for Lord Ganesha. It is a very popular festival in Gujarat, where devotees offer Amba Devi by deploying some special measures, organized at the Ambaji temple. Devotees from various states come here to seek blessings on this day. 

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Purnima Vrat October 2020

In the month of October, the Ashwin Purnima which is also known as the Sharad Purnima, Kojagari Purnima, and Kuanr Purnima, is observed during the Hindu lunar month, which is celebrated as a harvest festival, and is marked as the end of monsoon. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped during the night. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm at Vrindawan, Braj, and Nathdwara. 

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Purnima Vrat November 2020

In the month of November, Kartika Purnima or Kartik Purnima is celebrated, which comes during the Kartika month. The celebration begins on the day of Prabodhini Ekadashi, which is also known as Devuthanna Ekadashi, which is the 11th day of this month. It is celebrated for five days. It is also known as the Tripuri Purnima or Tripurari Purnima. 

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Purnima Vrat December 2020

In the month of December, Margashisrsha Purnima is observed, which are also called as the Battisi Purnima or the Korala Purnima, where devotees worship and do charity. It is believed that, the era of Satyug began this month, which is why devotees worship on this auspicious day and perform all religious activities as they are highly rewarding. Especially, taking bath in the sacred rivers of Hardiwar, Banaras, and Prayagraj is said to be highly auspicious on the day of Margashisrsha Purnima. 

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Purnima Vrat 2020 - FAQs

1. When should we start Purnima Vrat?  

The Purnima Vrat begins on Purnima day or on Chaturdashi(previous day of Purnima) depending upon the starting time of the Purnima tithi.

2. Why do we fast Purnima?  

On Purnima after fasting people worship the moon god for his blessings. It is said that this pooja can be very powerful and help the devotees attain their wishes.

3. What do people do on Chaitra Purnima Vrat day? 

A vrat means fasting. And hence, people do not consume rice, pulses or wheat in any form. People opt for a Satvik diet made of vrat ingredients such as Sabudana, Kuttu, Singhara, Potato, Sweet Pumpkin, Sweet potato etc

4. Is Purnima a good day?  

Purnima heralds new beginnings and is considered to be an auspicious day for such activities.

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