Narali Purnima is a Hindu festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan. It is also known as Shravan Purnima, Nariyal Purnima and Rakhi Purnima. The festival is celebrated by the fishing community as well as by Hindus across India. Narali Purnima 2023 will be celebrated on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
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Narali Purnima is a festival that marks the beginning of a new fishing season. It is also a time when people pray for the safety of the fishermen and for a bountiful harvest.
The main ritual of Narali Purnima is the offering of coconuts to the god of the sea, Varuna. The coconut is considered a symbol of purity and well-being. People also bathe in the sea or river and offer prayers to Varuna.
In some parts of India Narali Purnima is celebrated as Raksha Bandhan. This is particularly common in the western coastal regions of India, where the fishing community predominates. Raksha Bandhan is an ancient festival in India that has been celebrated since the Indus Valley Civilization.
The story of Rani Karnavata, who sent a rakhi to Emperor Humayun to seek protection from Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat, is one of the most famous stories associated with the festival. Draupadi is also said to have tied a rakhi around the wrist of Lord Krishna, who always protected her.
The word “Narali” means “coconut” and “Poornima” means “full moon”. The combination of Narali Poornima and Raksha Bandhan makes this a double celebration for many families in these states. It is a time for families to come together and celebrate the love and bond between brothers and sisters, as well as the abundance of the sea.
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