Narali Purnima

Narali Poornima marks the end of the monsoon season in Maharashtra. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Shravan. People offer coconuts to the sea. The festival also marks the beginning of the new fishing season. So, fishermen appease the sea god before sailing out over the mighty sea. They worship for safe fishing. Singing and dancing are the main attractions of the festival. Sweet coconut rice is prepared for the day.

Naral means coconut and coconut is offered to the sea, so it is called the narali Poornima.

2024 Date:  August 19.