Purnima Tithi in 2025

Important information

  • Pausha Purnima
  • Sunday, 13 January 2025
  • Purnima Begins - 13 January 2025 at 05:03 AM
  • Purnima Ends - 14 January 2025 at 03:56 AM

Purnima Tithi comes at the end of Shukla Paksha in every month according to the Hindu calendar. This date symbolizes the fullness of the moon, when the moon appears in full size. Purnima day is considered extremely auspicious and holy from religious and spiritual point of view. Fasting, worship, charity and religious rituals have special significance on this day.

Purnima is associated with the Moon God and Goddess Lakshmi. Apart from this, this date is also important for the worship of Lord Vishnu, Shiva and Satyanarayana Bhagwan.

Religious significance of Purnima Tithi

  • Satyanarayan Vrat: Listening to the story of Lord Satyanarayan and fasting on the day of Purnima has special significance.
  • Ganga Snan: By bathing in holy rivers on this day, a person gets freedom from sins.
  • Charity: Donation done on this day provides Akshay Punya.
  • Worship of Moon: Worshiping the Moon God brings mental peace and prosperity.

Method of Purnima Vrat

  • Bath and Sankalp: Take a bath in the Ganges or any holy river in the morning and take a vow of fasting.
  • Satyanarayan Puja: Worship Lord Satyanarayan by lighting a lamp in front of his idol or picture.
  • Meditation and Mantra Chanting: Chant the mantras of Lord Vishnu and Chandra Dev.
  • Charity and Food Distribution: Donate food, clothes, and money to the poor.
  • Ratri Jagran: Spend the night of Purnima in Bhajan-Kirtan and meditation.

Major Festivals of Purnima

Many important festivals and celebrations are celebrated on the day of Purnima Tithi:

  • Guru Purnima: This day is dedicated to Gurus and teachers.
  • Sharad Purnima: On this day, special worship of the moon is done and there is a tradition of making kheer.
  • Buddha Purnima: Celebrated as the birthday of Lord Buddha.
  • Kartik Purnima: It is also called Dev Deepawali.
  • Holi Purnima: Holika Dahan takes place on the full moon day of Phalgun month.

Mythological Story

According to a legend related to Purnima Tithi, Chandra Devta pleased Lord Vishnu by performing rigorous penance. With his grace, the moon regained its lost energy and radiance. Since then, the moon is considered especially revered on the day of Purnima.

Message of Purnima

Purnima Tithi is a symbol of peace, positivity and light. This day teaches us the importance of inner purity, religion and devotion. Fasting and worship on Purnima day leads not only to material, but also spiritual progress.

Benefits of Purnima Tithi

  • Worshiping the moon brings mental peace and stability.
  • The story of Lord Satyanarayan brings happiness and prosperity in life.
  • Charity and good deeds destroy sins and attain virtue.
  • Religious rituals pave the way to salvation.

Purnima Tithi Timings 2025

Purnima has special significance in Hinduism. The calendar in Hinduism and in the date of Hindu Panchag varies according to the moon. What is a full moon? It is the night when the moon is fully visible. The full moon night comes after every 30 days, it can be said that the full moon comes once a month. The decreasing and increasing side of the moon is called two types: Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha.

Purnima Tithi in January 2025

Pausha Purnima
Sunday, 13 January 2025
13 January 2025 at 05:03 AM - 14 January 2025 at 03:56 AM

Purnima Tithi in February 2025

Magha Purnima
Wednesday, 12 February 2025
11 February 2025 at 06:56 PM - 12 February 2025 at 07:23 PM

Purnima Tithi in March 2025

Hutasani Purnima
Friday, 14 March 2025
13 March 2025 at 10:36 AM - 14 March 2025 at 12:24 PM

Purnima Tithi in April 2025

Chaitra Purnima
Sunday, 12 April 2025
12 April 2025 at 03:22 AM - 13 April 2025 at 05:52 AM

Purnima Tithi in May 2025

Buddha Purnima / Vaishakha Purnima
Monday, 12 May 2025
11 May 2025 at 08:02 PM - 12 May 2025 at 10:25 PM

Purnima Tithi in June 2025

Deva Snana Purnima / Jyeshta Purnima
Wednesday, 11 June 2025
10 June 2025 at 11:36 AM - 11 June 2025 at 01:13 PM

Purnima Tithi in July 2025

Guru Purnima
Thursday, 10 July 2025
10 July 2025 at 01:37 AM - 11 July 2025 at 02:06 AM

Purnima Tithi in August 2025

Narali Purnima / Jandhyala Purnima / Sravana Purnima
Saturday, 09 August 2025
08 August 2025 at 02:12 PM - 09 August 2025 at 01:25 PM

Purnima Tithi in September 2025

Bhadrapada Purnima
Sunday, 07 September 2025
07 September 2025 at 01:41 AM - 07 September 2025 at 11:38 PM

Purnima Tithi in October 2025

Sharad Purnima
Tuesday, 07 October 2025
06 October 2025 at 12:24 PM - 07 October 2025 at 09:17 AM

Purnima Tithi in November 2025

Kartika Purnima
Wednesday, 05 November 2025
04 November 2025 at 10:36 PM - 05 November 2025 at 06:49 PM

Purnima Tithi in December 2025

Margashirsha Purnima
Thursday, 04 December 2025
04 December 2025 at 08:38 AM - 05 December 2025 at 04:44 AM







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