The month of Shravan holds special significance in Sanātana Dharma. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this month symbolizes devotion, faith, and penance. The Shravan Purnima, which falls on the last day of this month, not only witnesses the sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan but also bestows immense merit on those who perform ablutions, charity, observe fasts, and offer prayers on this day. The date in 2025 is considered even more auspicious due to the coinciding Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Abhijit Muhurta.
Shravan Purnima 2025 Date and Auspicious Time for Puja
Shravan Purnima in 2025 will begin on August 8th at 2:12 PM and conclude on August 9th at 1:24 PM. According to religious traditions and astrology, the observance of fasts and pujas is performed on the Udayatithi, i.e., the tithi during sunrise. Therefore, the Shravan Purnima vrat and puja will be observed on August 9th, 2025. Special observances on this day include Shiva Puja, Chandra Puja, Raksha Bandhan, and Pitru Tarpan, all believed to bring happiness, peace, and auspicious results.
Moonrise Time on Shravan Purnima Night
On August 9th, 2025, the moon will rise at 7:21 PM on the night of Shravan Purnima. Worshipping Chandradeva (the Moon God) on this occasion is considered highly auspicious. Offering water to the moon is believed to alleviate mental unrest and promote peace of mind. Astrologically, if a person's Moon is weak or afflicted in their horoscope, performing special prayers and remedies on this day can mitigate these negative effects. Therefore, devout worship at the time of moonrise is highly recommended.
Religious Significance of Shravan Purnima
Shravan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan: On this day, sisters tie a Rakhi (sacred thread) on their brothers' wrists, praying for their long life. It is a festival of love, devotion, and protection. The Rakhi is believed to provide physical, mental, and spiritual protection.
Pitru Tarpan: Performing Pitru Tarpan (offering water to ancestors) on Shravan Purnima brings peace to the souls of ancestors. This day is especially significant for those whose ancestors passed away during Shravan. Tarpan is also believed to alleviate Pitru Dosha (ancestral curses) and bring happiness and peace to the family.
Significance of Chandra Puja: The Moon is considered the karaka (significator) of the mind. Individuals with a weak or afflicted Moon in their horoscope can benefit from offering water to the Moon on this day to improve their mental strength, memory, and emotional balance.
Auspicious Muhurtas for Ablutions, Charity, and Puja
- Brahma Muhurta for Ablutions: The Brahma Muhurta for bathing is from 4:28 AM to 5:16 AM. Bathing during this auspicious time purifies the body and mind, leading to the attainment of special merit.
- Abhijit Muhurta for Puja: The Abhijit Muhurta, from 12:06 PM to 12:58 PM, is considered highly auspicious. Performing Shiva or Chandra Puja during this time is highly fruitful.
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: Any auspicious task undertaken during this Yoga leads to success. Tying the Rakhi, observing fasts, and performing charity will all be fruitful during this Yoga.
Shravan Purnima Puja Vidhi
Shiva Puja: On this day, especially offer water, milk, honey, Belpatra (leaves of the Bel tree), etc., to the Shiva Lingam. Recite the mantra 'Om Namah Shivaya'.
Offer Arghya to the Moon: At moonrise, offer water mixed with rice, sugar, and white flowers to Chandradeva. This helps stabilize the mind.
Raksha Sutra Puja: Include the Rakhi (sacred thread) in the puja and tie it on your brother's wrist with mantras.
Perform Pitru Tarpan: Offer water to your ancestors and perform Pind Daan or Shraddha, remembering them.
Perform Charity: Donate food, clothes, milk, rice, sugar, etc., to the needy. This is believed to remove financial obstacles and bring happiness and prosperity.
Shravan Purnima and Family Love
This day is not only religiously significant but also symbolizes family love and social harmony. While siblings bind their love with the Rakhi, the entire family unites in a spirit of togetherness and piety through pujas, devotional singing, and Tarpan.
Shravan Purnima 2025 is a wonderful confluence of self-purification, family love, and ancestral duty. Observing this day with proper rituals and devotion brings peace, prosperity, and balance to life. The confluence of Shiva's devotion, Chandra Puja, and the festival of Raksha Bandhan makes this day even more sacred.
