Mumbai: In the Hindu calendar, Purnima (full moon) holds great spiritual and religious significance, but the Purnima of the Shravan month (Shravan Purnima) is considered especially important. Falling on the last day of the auspicious Shravan Maas, this full moon marks the conclusion of a spiritually charged month dedicated to Lord Shiva. In 2025, Shravan Purnima will be observed on Saturday, 9 August, a day that also coincides with Raksha Bandhan — the beloved festival that celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters.
Known by different names across India, this day is also referred to as Kajari Purnima in many regions. Devotees across the country observe fasts, offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, and engage in charitable acts. The day is considered highly auspicious for performing Satyanarayan Katha, taking holy dips, and offering Arghya (water offerings) to the moon after moonrise.
Shravan Purnima 2025 Date and Tithi Details
- Purnima Tithi Begins: 8 August 2025 at 2:12 PM
- Purnima Tithi Ends: 9 August 2025 at 1:24 PM
- Moonrise Timing: 9 August 2025 at 7:21 PM
Why Shravan Purnima is Spiritually Important
Shravan Purnima is the fifth full moon of the Hindu year, and is believed to carry strong spiritual energy. It marks the conclusion of the holy Shravan month, a time when devotees fast, visit Shiva temples, and perform various rituals.
This day is also celebrated as:
Raksha Bandhan, where sisters tie rakhis on their brothers’ wrists and pray for their well-being.
Gayatri Jayanti, commemorating the divine appearance of Goddess Gayatri, the personification of the Gayatri Mantra.
Rituals for Shravan Purnima 2025 (Pujan Vidhi)
If you plan to observe this sacred day, here’s a step-by-step puja guide:
- Wake up early and take a vow (sankalp) to observe the fast with devotion.
- Take a ritual bath in a holy river. If unavailable, add a few drops of Gangajal to your bathing water.
- Set up an idol or picture of Lord Satyanarayan at your home temple.
- Offer flowers, fruits, incense, and sweets to the deity and perform the Satyanarayan Katha.
- Distribute prasad among family and neighbours after the puja.
- In the evening, offer Arghya (water) to the moon after moonrise and break your fast.
- On this day, charity and donations hold great importance. Offer food, clothes, or essentials to the needy.
This rare convergence of Shravan Purnima, Raksha Bandhan, and Gayatri Jayanti on 9 August 2025 makes it a spiritually potent day — one that offers blessings for family harmony, spiritual upliftment, and divine protection.
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