Chaitra Purnima

Chaitra Purnima is the first full moon day of the Hindu lunar year. Like all other Purnima, this Purnima is also considered auspicious. Regular Purnima fast and Satyanarayana vratham is observed on this day. Hanuman Jayanti and Chaitra Parva are also celebrated on this day.

Month names of the Hindu lunar calendar are named according to the star, during whose ascendency the full moon of that month occurs. Chaitra month gets this name with Chitra Nakshatra. 

2024 Date: April 23.


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