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<p class="C1">&#65279P&#362RANM&#256SH&#298, in Sanskrit <i>p&#363r&#7751im&#257</i>, is the day of the full moon, the last day of the moon's bright phases. The day has sanctity in the Indian tradition and several ceremonial observances such as ritual bathing, fasting and giving away of charity are associated with it. In the Sikh system, no special significance attaches to the day. Sikh Scripture contains three compositions, all titled Thit&#299 or Thiti&#7749 devoted to the lunar days. The one by Gur&#363 N&#257nak recounts day of the waning moon and thus makes no mention of P&#363r&#7751im&#257. In those by Gur&#363 Arjan and Kab&#299r, the word is used metaphorically. By the fullness the moon attains that day, Kab&#299r  is reminded of the Supreme Being who fills and pervades the objects of His creation. Gur&#363 Arjan says that those whom God through His grace perfects (makes full) are not entangled by desire and become attached to Him who is perfect, complete and full. In Sikh belief, days spent in rememberance of the Perfect One are alone regarded auspicious. However, by custom P&#363ranm&#257sh&#299 has come to be observed in Sikh places of worship with special gatherings and services. A marked feature is ablutions by pilgrims in <i>sarovars</i>, the holy tanks.</p>
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BIBLIOGRAPHY<p class="C1"><ol class="C1"><li class="C1"><i>&#346abad&#257rth Sr&#299 Gur&#363 Granth S&#257hib </i>. Amritsar, 1964<BR>
<li class="C1"> S&#257hib Si&#7749gh, <i>Sr&#299 Gur&#363 Granth S&#257hib Darpan </i>. Jalandhar, 1963<BR>
</ol><p class="CONT">T&#257ran Si&#7749gh<br></p><BR>
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