Today marks the festival of Bhadrapada Purnima. According to traditions, a special puja is performed for ancestors on this day. It is believed that performing tarṇa and pindana in memory of the deceased helps to eliminate pitru dosha. Furthermore, astrologers note that the night of Bhado Purnima possesses a special spiritual power, and performing certain rituals at this time brings significant benefits.
There are several proven methods that are recommended to be performed on the night of Bhadrapada Purnima:
During the evening of the festival, a joint worship of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi should be conducted. In this process, the deities are offered a delicacy in the form of rice with makhana. After this, according to belief, it is advisable to recite either the Kanakdara Stotra or the Vishnu Sahasranama, which is considered to help fulfill wishes for wealth, prosperity, and abundance in the home.
Another traditional method related to financial well-being is to place five whole yellow cowries and akshata at the feet of Goddess Lakshmi during the worship. After completing the ritual, these items can be wrapped in a red silk cloth and placed in the money storage area or in a safe.
There is also a custom of worshipping the Moon on the full moon night. For this, clean water, a little raw milk, akshata, and white flowers must be taken to offer to the Moon. During this process, the mantra 'Om Chandraya Namah' can be chanted three times.
The act of charity holds great significance on this day. After the evening prayer, it is customary to distribute food items such as white cumin, rice, milk, yogurt, ghee, or silver articles to the poor, and one can also donate money within their means.
Additionally, on the last day of the month, it is customary to offer water and light a lamp near a peepal tree. According to this ritual, a lamp with mustard oil should be lit under the peepal tree. This rite is viewed as an action based on deep religious faith and reverence.