Shravana Purnima 2025: Date, Rituals, and Cultural Significance Across India
Shravana Purnima marks the full moon day of the sacred Shravana month, carrying immense spiritual, cultural, and seasonal importance across India. Occurring during the monsoon season, this day brings together several festivals, rituals, and family observances rooted in devotion, Vedic traditions, and regional customs.
In 2025, Shravana Purnima will be celebrated on Saturday, 9th August.
It is considered a highly auspicious day for prayers, fasting, sacred thread renewal, and acts of charity. Festivals like Raksha Bandhan, Gayatri Jayanti, Narali Purnima, Upakarma, and Avani Avittam are all observed on this day in different parts of the country.
Shravana Purnima 2025: Tithi and Muhurat
- Date: Saturday, 9th August 2025
- Purnima Tithi Begins: Friday, 8th August 2025 at 3:45 PM
- Purnima Tithi Ends: Saturday, 9th August 2025 at 5:12 PM
Devotees are advised to check their local panchang for precise muhurat, especially for rituals like Raksha Bandhan, Upakarma, and Satyanarayan Puja.
Major Rituals and Festivals on Shravana Purnima
1. Raksha Bandhan
- Celebrated primarily in North and Central India
- Sisters tie a rakhi (sacred thread) on their brothers' wrists
- Brothers pledge protection and offer gifts and blessings
- A festival celebrating sibling bonds, emotional strength, and family unity
2. Gayatri Jayanti
- Commemorates the divine appearance of Goddess Gayatri
- Chanting of the Gayatri Mantra, homas, and meditation mark the observance
- Focus on spiritual awakening, mental clarity, and Vedic wisdom
3. Upakarma / Avani Avittam
- Observed by Brahmin communities in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra
- Renewal of the yajnopavita (sacred thread)
- Vedic students reaffirm spiritual vows and chanting practices
4. Narali Purnima
- Celebrated in coastal Maharashtra, Goa, and fishing communities
- Offerings of coconuts to the sea as prayers to Varuna Dev
- Marks the beginning of safe sea voyages and monsoon sea rituals
5. Kajari Purnima
- Observed in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh
- Women sow barley seeds and pray for sons' well-being and agricultural prosperity
6. Satyanarayan Puja
- Performed in many homes across India
- Devotees observe fasting, storytelling, and offerings to Lord Vishnu in his Satyanarayan form
- Brings peace, prosperity, and spiritual merit
Cultural and Spiritual Significance
Shravana Purnima is a culmination of devotion and reflection during the spiritually vibrant Shravana month. The full moon’s energy is ideal for:
- Mantra chanting and spiritual practices
- Fasting and charity
- Vedic studies and rituals
- Family bonding and festive gatherings
It is a day where diverse traditions across India unite through their localized but sacred observances, each offering a path to purity, dharma, and blessings.
Practices Observed on Shravana Purnima
- Chanting Gayatri Mantra, Vishnu Sahasranama, and other stotras
- Offering charity (rice, clothes, food, money)
- Fasting with satvik food; avoiding onion, garlic, and tamasic items
- Yajnopavita dharanam (sacred thread renewal) by Brahmins
- Rakhi tying, coconut offering, and Gayatri homam based on region
- Evening moon worship and silent reflection
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