Bhadrapada Purnima 2025 – Date, Significance, Rituals, and Spiritual Meaning
Bhadrapada Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, considered highly auspicious for spiritual practices, fasting, and charity. In 2025, it will be observed on Sunday, 7th September, and uniquely coincides with a partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) and Anant Chaturdashi, making the day spiritually charged and cosmically significant.
Bhadrapada Purnima 2025 – Date and Tithi
- Purnima Tithi Begins: 6th September 2025 at 11:02 PM
- Purnima Tithi Ends: 7th September 2025 at 9:51 PM
- Main Observance: Sunday, 7th September 2025
- Coinciding Event: Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) visible in India
- Sutak Begins: 7th September 2025 at 10:43 AM IST
Note: Due to the eclipse, all rituals must be completed before Sutak begins.
Religious Significance of Bhadrapada Purnima
Bhadrapada Purnima holds importance in both Vaishnavite and Shaivite traditions, and it marks:
- The conclusion of Pitru Paksha preparations and entry into Shraddha Paksha in some regions
- The final Purnima of Chaturmas, the holy four-month penance and devotion period
- A powerful day for performing Purnima Vrat, Satyanarayan Puja, and charity
It is also associated with the worship of:
- Lord Vishnu (especially Satyanarayan form)
- Maharishi Kashyapa
- The Moon deity (Chandra Dev) during the evening darshan
Rituals and Observances on Bhadrapada Purnima
Here’s how Bhadrapada Purnima is traditionally observed:
- Early Morning Snan
Take a holy bath in a river, lake, or with Ganga-jal at home. - Purnima Vrat
Observe a day-long fast from sunrise to moonrise, followed by puja and prasad. - Satyanarayan Puja
Read the Satyanarayan Katha, offer fruits and sweets, perform aarti with family. - Chandra Darshan
After moonrise (post-eclipse), offer water, white flowers, and rice to Chandra Dev. - Charity (Daan)
Donate food, clothes, or dakshina to Brahmins or the needy before eclipse starts.
What Makes Bhadrapada Purnima 2025 Special?
- It aligns with Anant Chaturdashi and Ganesh Visarjan, adding layers of observance
- A partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) occurs, making the day energetically potent
- Sutak timings must be respected, and pujas should be completed before 10:43 AM IST
Spiritual Benefits of Observing Bhadrapada Purnima
- Cleansing of mind and body through fasting and bathing
- Blessings of Lord Vishnu for household peace and personal stability
- Supports ancestor karma resolution if paired with daan or prayers
- Strengthens mental clarity and emotional balance, especially when paired with mantra japa during or after the eclipse
- Opens a powerful moment for letting go of karmic blocks
How to Observe Bhadrapada Purnima at Home
Even in a modern lifestyle, you can follow these steps:
- Wake up early and offer water to Surya
- Perform a simple Satyanarayan Puja or chant Vishnu Sahasranama
- Observe silence, journaling, or light mantra japa
- Donate sweets, rice, or clothes to someone in need
- After the eclipse, if the moon is visible, perform Chandra Arghya and chant Chandra Gayatri
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