Purnima April 2025: Date, Time, Shubh Muhurat, Significance and Puja Vidhi for Chaitra Purnima
Chaitra Purnima, the full moon day in the Hindu month of Chaitra, is a spiritually significant day marked with deep devotion, sacred rituals, and a profound connection to divine energies. This day not only concludes the Chaitra month but also marks a period of spiritual awakening and renewal. Falling in the spring season, it symbolizes balance, blossoming energies, and inner purification.
Date and Time of Chaitra Purnima 2025
Purnima Tithi Begins: April 12, 2025 (Saturday) – 06:50 AM IST
Purnima Tithi Ends: April 13, 2025 (Sunday) – 08:59 AM IST
The most spiritually powerful time for rituals and moon-related observances is during the evening hours of April 12, when the moon rises in full brilliance, radiating divine vibrations ideal for worship.
Shubh Muhurat for Chaitra Purnima Puja
Purnima Puja Muhurat: April 12, 2025 – 06:45 PM to 08:15 PM IST
Moonrise Timing: Approximately 06:35 PM IST (local times may vary slightly)
This window is considered highly auspicious for conducting Purnima Puja, as it aligns with the appearance of the full moon, amplifying the spiritual efficacy of prayers, meditations, and rituals performed during this time.
Significance of Chaitra Purnima
Chaitra Purnima is celebrated with immense enthusiasm across India and has multiple layers of spiritual and mythological significance:
Spiritual Cleansing: It is believed that those who fast and worship sincerely on this day can wash away their past karmic debts and attain inner peace and divine grace.
Hanuman Jayanti: In states like Maharashtra and Karnataka, this day also commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of strength, devotion, and unwavering faith. Temples are adorned, special processions are held, and Hanuman Chalisa is recited by devotees throughout the night.
Start of Satyanarayan Vrat Series: Chaitra Purnima marks the beginning of the monthly Satyanarayan Vrat which many households observe on every Purnima for divine blessings, household prosperity, and fulfillment of wishes.
Importance in Astrology: According to Vedic astrology, the full moon of Chaitra holds powerful lunar energy that enhances spiritual practices, introspection, and connection with one’s higher self.
Holy Dip and Charity: Devotees wake early to bathe in sacred rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, or Godavari, a ritual that symbolizes purification. Charitable acts like offering food, clothing, and money to the poor are highly encouraged, believed to multiply spiritual merit.
Puja Vidhi for Chaitra Purnima
Observing the Purnima Vrat and Puja with sincerity opens the path to blessings and mental clarity. Here is a detailed guide for the Puja Vidhi:
Early Morning Rituals:
Wake before sunrise and take a holy bath, ideally in a river, pond, or with water mixed with Ganga Jal.
Wear clean, traditional attire, and clean the altar or Puja room.
Sankalp (Resolution):
Sit calmly before the altar, light a lamp, and take a vow to observe the fast and perform Puja with complete devotion.
Mentally offer the fast and Puja to Lord Vishnu and the Full Moon deity (Chandra Dev).
Required Puja Items:
Clean water and Panchamrit for Abhishekam
Incense sticks, diya (lamp), flowers, tulsi leaves, kumkum, rice grains (Akshat), sandalwood paste
Satyanarayan Katha book or Vishnu Sahasranama
Fruits, sweets, jaggery, coconut, and betel leaves for offerings
Puja Procedure:
Perform Abhishekam of Lord Vishnu or Satyanarayan idol or picture with Panchamrit followed by clean water.
Apply sandalwood paste and offer fresh flowers, fruits, and tulsi leaves.
Chant or recite the Satyanarayan Katha or Vishnu Sahasranama. You can also include moon-related mantras such as “Om Chandraya Namah.”
Perform Aarti using the lit diya and ring bells to conclude the Puja.
Distribute Prasad to family members and neighbors, and offer food or alms to the poor as part of the completion ritual.
Conclusion
Chaitra Purnima is more than just a lunar celebration—it is a day of divine resonance, personal reflection, and soul-level renewal. Whether you celebrate it with elaborate Puja or quiet meditation, the energy of this full moon invites you to elevate your spirit and embrace light and wisdom.
At The Soul Illumination, we honor the sacred energy of Chaitra Purnima and encourage you to observe this day with an open heart and mindful devotion. May this divine full moon bless your life with peace, abundance, and spiritual awakening.
