Pooranmashi

Waheguru (The Divine)

Sikh

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Pooranmashi (Punjabi for Purnima) is the full moon day, observed monthly with special prayers, kirtan, and sangat at the Gurdwara. Many Sikhs take a sacred dip (Amrit Snan), recite the Sukhmani Sahib and Asa Di Vaar, and join in continuous ardas through the night. Historically associated with key Sikh events — Guru Nanak Dev Ji's enlightenment is also commemorated on Kartik Pooranmashi.

Dates 2026–2027

January 3, 2026February 1, 2026March 3, 2026April 2, 2026May 1, 2026May 31, 2026June 29, 2026July 29, 2026August 28, 2026September 26, 2026October 26, 2026November 24, 2026December 23, 2026

Mantra

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ

Waheguru Waheguru

Waheguru — Wondrous Enlightener, the Eternal Light pervading all creation

How to recite

Begin the day with Nitnem (daily prayers) — Japji Sahib at amrit vela (early morning), Rehras Sahib at sunset. Visit the Gurdwara for kirtan and ardas. Recite Sukhmani Sahib for inner peace. Many Sikhs take Amrit Snan (sacred bath) before sunrise.

Benefits

Pooranmashi simran of Waheguru on the full moon brings the mind into stillness, deepens devotion, and strengthens the Sikh's connection to the Sangat (holy congregation) and Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

✦ Special Note

Sikhism does not prescribe formal fasting on Pooranmashi. The day is for simran (meditation on Waheguru), seva (selfless service), and joining the sangat in the Gurdwara for kirtan, ardas, and langar. The full-moon light is seen as a reminder of the inner light of the Guru.

Foods Allowed

Langar (community vegetarian meal at the Gurdwara)Karah Prasad — sacred halwa of whole-wheat flour, ghee, and sugarDal (lentil soup)Sabzi (vegetable curry)Roti (wheat flatbread) and riceKheer (rice pudding)Fresh fruits and dry fruitsMilk, yoghurt, and dairy

Foods to Avoid

Meat and fishEggsAlcoholTobacco and intoxicants

Meal Idea

Karah Prasad and kheer at the Gurdwara langar — sweet and nourishing on the bright full-moon night, shared with the sangat as Guru's blessing

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