Painkuni Uthram
MalayalamAlso known as: Uthram
Painkuni Uthram
About Painkuni Uthram
Painkuni Uthram is celebrated on the Uthram star in the month of Meenam (March-April) and is associated with the worship of Lord Vishnu.
The day is considered highly auspicious for Vishnu worship and is celebrated with special pujas at Vishnu temples across Kerala.
Devotees observe fasting and perform elaborate rituals seeking the blessings of Lord Vishnu for prosperity and spiritual growth.
Painkuni Uthram is also associated with the birthday of Lord Rama in some traditions.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a light fast and perform special Vishnu worship.
- Take a ritual bath before dawn.
- Observe a light fast or eat only sattvic food.
- Visit Vishnu temples for special pujas.
- Offer prayers and receive prasad.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the Vishnu puja with prasad.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Vishnu altar with flowers and Tulsi leaves.
- Offer panchamrit and prayers to Lord Vishnu.
- Perform aarti with devotion.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is considered highly auspicious for Vishnu worship and is associated with the worship of Lord Vishnu and Lord Rama.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
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Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.