Narali Purnima
MarathiAlso known as: Coconut Day, Narali Pournima
Narali Purnima
About Narali Purnima
Narali Purnima falls on the full moon day in Shravan (July-August). It is celebrated by the fishing community as the beginning of the fishing season.
Devotees offer coconuts to the sea and pray for a safe and prosperous fishing season. The festival marks the end of the monsoon taboo on fishing.
In Maharashtra, coastal areas celebrate with great enthusiasm. Temples hold special ceremonies and fishermen pray for divine protection.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Narali Purnima is celebrated by offering coconuts to the sea for a safe fishing season.
- Visit the beach or a water body.
- Offer coconuts to the sea with prayers.
- Perform pukas for divine protection.
- Distribute prasad and celebrate with family.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Coconuts are offered to Varuna (the sea god) to seek his blessings for a safe and prosperous fishing season. The coconut symbolises purity and devotion.
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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