Pausha Purnima Vrat 2027: How to Observe It?

What Is the Pausha Purnima Vrat 2027 Muhurat?

Pausha Purnima Vrat will be observed on Friday, 22 January 2027. The Purnima tithi begins during the day on 22 January and continues until the morning of 23 January. The fast is kept from sunrise to moonrise and in the evening it is broken after offering arghya (water offering) to the Moon.

Pausha Purnima Vrat is the holy fast kept on the full moon of the bright fortnight of Paush, in which Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi and Chandra Dev, the Moon God, are worshipped.

The full moon of Paush is counted among the holiest full moons of the year for bathing, charity and fasting. The Kalpavas of the month of Magh begins at Prayagraj on this day. In 2027 this full moon falls on a Friday, the day of Goddess Lakshmi, so the joint worship of Lakshmi and Narayana on this day is considered especially fruitful.

Panchang Element	Details
Name of the Fast	Pausha Purnima Vrat
Date	22 January 2027, Friday
Hindu Month	Paush, Shukla Paksha (waxing fortnight)
Tithi	Purnima (full moon)
Purnima Tithi	Begins during the day on 22 January, ends on the morning of 23 January
Moonrise (Delhi)	Around 5:30 PM
Position of the Moon	Cancer, Pushya Nakshatra
Position of the Sun	Capricorn
Rahu Kaal (Delhi)	Approximately 11:10 AM to 12:30 PM
Breaking the Fast	After moonrise, following the Moon arghya
Presiding Deities	Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi and Chandra Dev

The Purnima fast is kept on the day when the Purnima tithi is present in the evening and at moonrise. This is the case on 22 January, so the fast, the holy bath and charity will all take place on this day. Check the exact moonrise and tithi timings in your local Panchang.

What Is the Spiritual Significance of Pausha Purnima Vrat?

Pausha Purnima Vrat is a fast for purifying the mind, the body and one's karma. On this day, bathing in a holy river, giving charity and worshipping Lord Vishnu are believed to shed sins and increase merit. The Magh bath and Kalpavas begin on this day and Shakambhari Jayanti is also celebrated.

The month of Paush takes its name from Pushya Nakshatra, because on the full moon of this month the Moon is usually in Pushya. Pushya means the one who nourishes. So Pausha Purnima is regarded as a full moon of nourishment, prosperity and grace.

The Pausha Purnima of 2027 brings several holy occasions together.

• The beginning of the Magh Kalpavas on the banks of the Sangam at Prayagraj
• The Jayanti of Mata Shakambhari and the conclusion of Shakambhari Navratri
• Thaipusam, the festival of Lord Murugan in the Tamil tradition
• The third anniversary of the Ramlala Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya

In the Sanatan tradition, the full Moon is a symbol of completeness. Just as the Moon shines with all its 16 kalas (phases) on this night, the devotee who keeps the fast prays for contentment and fulfilment in life.

What Is the Complete Puja Vidhi of Pausha Purnima Vrat?

In the Pausha Purnima Vrat, a vow is taken after a holy bath in the morning. During the day Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped and the Satyanarayan Katha is held. In the evening, after moonrise, water mixed with milk is offered to the Moon and the fast is broken.

Following the steps in order brings the full merit of the fast.

1. Wake in Brahma Muhurat and bathe in a holy river or at home in water mixed with Ganga water and a few sesame seeds
2. Offer arghya to Surya Dev from a copper vessel with water, red flowers and akshat (unbroken rice)
3. Take the vow of the Purnima fast holding water, akshat and flowers in your hand
4. Spread a yellow cloth at the place of worship and place pictures of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi
5. Offer yellow flowers, sandalwood and Tulsi leaves to the Lord and red flowers and lotus to Goddess Lakshmi
6. Prepare panchamrit and panjiri as prasad and read or listen to the Satyanarayan Katha
7. Take only fruits through the day and keep chanting "Om Namo Narayanaya" silently
8. Donate sesame, jaggery, blankets, grain and warm clothes according to your capacity
9. In the evening, light a ghee lamp at the main door and near the Tulsi plant
10. After moonrise, offer arghya to Chandra Dev from a silver or copper vessel with milk, water, akshat and white flowers
11. After the Moon arghya, take prasad and break the fast with a sattvic meal

Those taking the vow of Kalpavas or the Magh bath should begin the practice of bathing before sunrise every day of the month of Magh from this day.

Why Is the Satyanarayan Katha Performed on Purnima?

The Satyanarayan Katha is the worship of Lord Vishnu as Truth itself. Performing it on Purnima is believed to bring happiness, prosperity and devotion to truth into the home. By tradition the katha is linked to the Reva Khand of the Skanda Purana and has 5 chapters.

Satyanarayan means Narayana who is himself the embodiment of truth.

The core message of the katha is that one who follows the truth and keeps a promise made to the Lord never faces want. Characters such as Sadhu the merchant and King Tungadhvaja show that forgetting a vow or disrespecting prasad brings suffering and that grace returns when the mistake is accepted.

Katha Item	Significance
Panjiri	The main prasad, made of wheat flour, ghee and sugar
Panchamrit	A nectar like prasad made of milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar
Banana Leaves and Stems	For decorating the worship canopy
Tulsi Leaves	Essential in every offering to Lord Vishnu
Yellow Flowers	Dear to Lord Vishnu

What Is the Astrological Influence of This Full Moon?

On 22 January 2027 the full Moon will be in its own sign Cancer and in the auspicious Pushya Nakshatra, while the Sun will be directly opposite in Capricorn. Since it is Friday, the favourable influence of Venus is added. This alignment is considered highly favourable for peace of mind, happiness from the mother and financial prosperity.

In Vedic astrology the Moon signifies the mind, the mother, water and emotions. Cancer is the Moon's own sign, so on this full moon the Moon will be at full strength. The deity of Pushya Nakshatra is Brihaspati and its lord is regarded as Saturn. This union of wisdom and stability deepens the spiritual practice of the day.

Planet	Possible Problem	Remedy on Pausha Purnima
Moon	Mental stress, insomnia, emotional instability	Offer water mixed with milk at moonrise and chant "Om Som Somaya Namah" 108 times
Venus	Financial instability, marital tension	Offer kheer and white flowers to Goddess Lakshmi
Saturn	Sade Sati, Dhaiya, obstacles in work	Donate black sesame, blankets and grain
Sun	Lack of confidence, tension with the father	Offer arghya to the Sun in the morning and donate jaggery
Jupiter	Obstacles related to children or education	Perform the Satyanarayan Katha and donate yellow items

This full moon is especially helpful for those whose Moon is weak, debilitated or afflicted by malefic planets in the birth chart. Sitting quietly and meditating before the full Moon for some time is also regarded as a simple way to steady the mind.

What Should and Should Not Be Done During This Fast?

Purity, truth and charity matter most in the Pausha Purnima Vrat. On this day, a holy bath, worship of Vishnu, the Satyanarayan Katha, the Moon arghya and charity to the needy are auspicious. Tamasic food, anger, falsehood and eating before the Moon arghya are regarded as forbidden in this fast.

• Bathe before sunrise and offer arghya to the Sun
• Be sure to donate sesame, jaggery, blankets and grain
• Receive the prasad of the Satyanarayan Katha with respect and share it with everyone
• Break the fast only after offering arghya to the Moon after moonrise
• Do not use onion, garlic, meat or alcohol at home
• Do not speak harshly or tell lies on this day
• Do not begin the worship or the katha during Rahu Kaal
• Pluck Tulsi leaves a day in advance

The Fullness of Life in the Cool Grace of the Full Moon

Pausha Purnima Vrat teaches that the fullness of life lies not in outer wealth but in truth, contentment and compassion. Just as the full Moon gives its cool light to all without distinction, the devotee who keeps this fast spreads light around through charity and service.

The full moon of 22 January 2027 brings many holy festivals with it. On this cool night, a single arghya offered to Chandra Dev and a sincere remembrance of Lord Narayana can open the door to peace and prosperity in life.

FAQ

When is Pausha Purnima Vrat 2027?
Pausha Purnima Vrat will be observed on Friday, 22 January 2027. The holy bath, charity and Moon arghya will be performed on the same day.

How is the Pausha Purnima fast broken?
The fast is broken after moonrise by offering water mixed with milk to Chandra Dev. Prasad and a sattvic meal are taken after that.

Who is worshipped on Pausha Purnima?
Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi and Chandra Dev are worshipped on this day. Many families also perform the Satyanarayan Katha.

What should be donated on Pausha Purnima?
Sesame, jaggery, blankets, warm clothes and grain are considered the most auspicious donations on this day. Donating black sesame also helps calm Saturn.

Why does Kalpavas begin on Pausha Purnima?
According to tradition, the Magh Kalpavas begins on the banks of the Sangam at Prayagraj on Pausha Purnima. It continues until Magh Purnima and is regarded as an excellent means of shedding sins.