The Poornima in the month of Shravan is called Shravani Poornima. People should observe celibacy and Brahmins should go to a lake or river and should perform Shraavani Karma. Initially for purification of body one should partake Panch agavya (cows milk, ghee, curd, cowdung and urine). Perform religious sacrifice (Yagya) along with ghee, porridge, and sugar. This is known as Upakarma. After this one should stand in the flowing water of a river and should contemplate, pray and worship Lord Bhaskar (Sun).

After this one should worship Saptarshis and Arundhati and one should offer milk and Sattu (powder of roasted gram) as oblation to these deities. This is known as Utsarjana. This festival is of special significance to all of us. According to old scriptures, on the day of Shraavani Poorinama saints perform Upakarma and start inceptor of teaching and would stop teaching on Magha Krishna. After doing Utsarjana. In the following months-theoretical Knowledge was imbibed through contemplation and meditation. In this way this day of Shraavani was the first day of study and learning.