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Pournami days are important days to be considered in Tamil Panchang Calendar by Hindus. Pournami appears every month in a calendar year, Please Choose the Year to get the monthly Pournami days.

Prasadam to prepare on the day of Pournami

Prasadam or sacred offerings are an important aspect of Hindu worship, and Pournami (the full moon day) is considered an auspicious day to offer prasadam to deities. The specific prasadam prepared and offered on Pournami can vary based on regional customs and personal preferences. Here are some commonly prepared prasadam items that are often offered on Pournami includes Chakkarai Pongal, Kesari, Appam, Fruit Salad, Dried Fruits and Nuts, Payasam (Kheer) and variety rice like lemon rice, tamarind rice, curd rice, coconut rice.

Rituals and other practices followed on the day of Pournami

The specific rituals and practices followed on Pournami may vary based on regional customs, personal beliefs, and the specific significance of the full moon day. Here are some common rituals and practices observed on Pournami are fasting, specific poojas, temple visit, moon gazing, lighting lamps, night long vigil (stay awake for the whole night), chanting mantras, bathing in Holy river, girivalam and meditation. These are some common practices followed by devotees on the days of pournami. Reason and Importance behind celebrating Pournami

The celebration of Pournami is not specific to one particular event or deity but it is a recurring observance in the lunar calendar. Here are some reasons why Pournami is celebrated in Hinduism:

1. The blood circulation to the brain is increased as the location of the Moon with respect to the Earth exerts a different magnetic pull on the planet on this day and thus results in a natural upsurge of upward movement in the body.
2. It is believed that the positive energies and vibrations of the full moon have a purifying and calming effect on human mind and spirit.
3. The full moon is also associated with the bounty of nature, and people celebrate Pournami as a way to express gratitude for the natural world and its cycles.
4. The tranquil energy of the full moon is believed to enhance the effectiveness of meditation and yoga practices. Many individuals engage in these practices on Pournami to achieve inner peace and self-realization.
5. Taking a dip in sacred rivers on Pournami is considered purifying and is believed to cleanse one of sins and impurities.
6. Pournami often brings people together, fostering a sense of community and unity as it's a time for family and friends to gather to offer prayers and celebrate together.
7. Pournami, the full moon day is celebrated as a time for spiritual growth, devotion, and the worship of the moon and nature's cycles.
8. It is a reminder of the cyclical nature of life and the importance of inner and outer harmony. Thus it is a day to cleanse our sins through expiation and sincere prayers. It is believed that one’s urge and willingness to cleanse Karmas can take the person closer to God. The effects of observing the Pournami festival bring in a sincere effort to liberate oneself from the clutches of negative energies.