Chaitra, Shukla Purnima

Purnima in the month of Chaitra is known as Chaitra Purnima. It is also known by the name of Chaiti Punam. As it is the first month of Hindu Year, so it holds great significance in Hindu religion. On this day, people fast to seek blessings of Lord Satyanarayana and at night time, they worship Moon God. It is also believed that by donating and bathing in a river, pilgrimage lake (Teertha Sarovar) and sacred reservoir on Chaitra Purnima, a person attains virtue. In North India, Hanuman Jayanti is also celebrated on this day.