Nariyal Purnima 2022: Know when is Narali Purnima, and what is its importance

Narali Purnima, also known as Coconut Day, is an important festival celebrated mainly by Hindus in the western coastal regions of India. It is celebrated on the full moon in the month of Shravan in the Hindu calendar and hence it is called Shravan Purnima. Narali Purnima will be celebrated on Friday, 12th August.

Narali Purnima is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm in Maharashtra and the surrounding Konkani regions. The people of the fishermen community celebrate this festival to avoid unpleasant incidents that happen while sailing in the sea. The word 'Narali' is derived from the word 'coconut' and it signifies the day of 'Purnima' and hence coconut is harvested on this day. There is an important purpose.
 

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Puja Rituals During Narali Purnima
On the day of Narali Purnima, Hindu devotees worship Lord Varun. On this occasion, 'coconut' is offered to the Lord of the seas. It is believed that by performing the puja rituals on Shravan Purnima, they can please the Lord and the deity may protect him from all the dangers of the ocean. The 'Upanayana' and 'Yagnopaveet' rituals are among the most important rituals followed.

The month of Shravan is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. On Narali Purnima, devotees also worship Shiva as it is believed that the three eyes of the coconut are a representation of the three-eyed Lord Shiva. Brahmins in the state of Maharashtra who perform 'Shravani Upakarma', observe a fast on this day without consuming any kind of grain. Devotees observe 'Falahar' fast by eating only coconut throughout the day.

As a gesture of gratitude and respect to nature on Narali Purnima, people also plant coconut trees along the coast. After completing the puja rituals, the fishermen go to the sea in their ornate boats. After making a short journey, they return to the shore and spend the rest of the day in celebration. Dancing and singing is the main attraction of this festival. On Narali Purnima, a special sweet dish is prepared from coconut, which is eaten together with family members after offering it to the Lord. Coconut is the staple food of the day and fishermen consume various delicacies made from it.

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Important Timings on Narali Purnima
Sunrise 12 August 2022 at 6:05 am
Sunset August 12, 2022 at 6:58 pm
Purnima Tithi starts from August 11, 2022 at 10:38 AM
Purnima Tithi ends August 12, 2022 at 7:05 am
 

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Significance of Narali Purnima

Narali Purnima is a major religious festival celebrated in the coastal areas. It holds special significance for the fishermen community, especially in Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat. Narali Purnima is celebrated religiously by people involved in salt production, fishing or any other activity related to the sea. This festival is mainly dedicated to the worship of Lord Varun, the god of the sea. On this day fishermen pray and observe fast and pray to God to calm the sea.

Narali Purnima also marks the beginning of the fishing season and on this day fishermen make offerings to Lord Varuna to seek the blessings of getting abundant fishes from the sea. The festival of Narali Purnima is also an indicator of the coming year which is full of happiness, joy and wealth and brings the path of happiness in life.

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