Shakambhari Purnima

Shakambhari Purnima is a Hindu festival primarily observed in India, celebrating the goddess Shakambhari. It is observed in Paush month, which normally comes in January. Shakambari Purnima is the last day in the 8-day long holiday of Shakambari Navratri[1]. "Most Navratri begins on Shukla Pratipada except for Shakambari Navratri, which begins on Ashtami and ends on Purnima in Paush month."[2].

Bathing is an incredibly important ritual during Purnima holidays. Devotees can regularly be seen bathing in rivers from the morning and throughout the day [3]. Devotees pour water on themselves while facing the sun as they carry on with other religious practices[4].