- By Kashish Rai
- Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:57 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bhadrapada Purnima 2025, the full moon in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada is a highly auspicious day in Hinduism. On this sacred occasion, devotees pray to Lord Satyanarayan, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Falling in the sixth month of the Hindu year, this day lines up with Purattaasi in the Tamil calendar and usually takes place in September or October. Across India, the day is celebrated with prayers and elaborate rituals. Many people go to the Ambaji Temple for special events and prayers, hoping to get blessings and celebrate their faith. This year, Bhadrapada Purnima 2025 date falls on 6th August 2025.
Check out all the significant details about the date, time, shubh muhurat, significance and rituals below:
Bhadrapada Purnima 2025: Date And Time
- Bhadrapada Purnima 2025 Date: 6th August 2025, Saturday
- Purnima Tithi Begins: 01:41 AM, 7th September 2025
- Purnima Tithi Ends: 11:38 PM, 7th September 2025
Bhadrapada Purnima 2025: Shubh Muhurat
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:56 AM to 12:45 PM
- Amrit Kaal: 02:51 PM to 04:22 PM
- Nishita Muhurat: 11:57 PM to 12:44 AM, September 8
Bhadrapada Purnima 2025: Significance
In the Hindu calendar, each lunar month has a Purnima, or full moon day, and an Amavasya, or no moon day. The full moon night is viewed as spiritually and religiously important. The month of Bhadrapada is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, making Bhadrapada Purnima highly significant. The Bhadrapada month gets its name from the eastern or northern Bhadrapad Nakshatra, which appears on the Purnima, or full moon day, during this time.
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Bhadrapada Purnima marks the culmination of the sacred Hindu month of Bhadrapada. (Image Source: Canva)
Bhadrapada Purnima also marks an important transition as Pitru Paksha or Shradh begins on the following day. For followers of Lord Vishnu, Bhadrapada Purnima carries immense devotion and faith, as they worship Lord Satyanarayan with prayers and rituals. According to Hindu legends, it is believed that seeking his blessings on this day brings peace, prosperity and spiritual strength into their lives.
Bhadrapada Purnima 2025: Rituals
On Bhadrapada Purnima, those who observe the day wake up early and start with morning prayers. Many people bathe in holy rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna or Narmada, as this is believed to bring spiritual benefits. The Bhadrapada Purnima Snan on this day is done with the belief that it will bring the blessings of Lord Vishnu and is a key act of faith on this day.
The Satyanarayan Puja is also observed in many homes during this period. Panchamrit Snan of Lord Satyanarayan is performed on this day, which includes a special bath with milk, curd, honey, sugar, and ghee. People offer fruits, sweets and prayers to the deity with devotion. The puja includes reciting the Satyanarayan Katha. It is believed that attending or holding this katha brings good luck and blessings to the home.
Many devotees also observe the Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat, a fast kept throughout the day and concluded after the evening recital of the Satyanarayan Katha. Those observing the fast abstain from consuming grains, pulses, and salt, while fruits and milk products are permitted. This vrat is seen as a way of demonstrating discipline, devotion and gratitude towards the Lord.
Bhadrapada Purnima is a highly auspicious period to do the Maha Mrityunjaya Havan, which grants blessings of good health. Performing charity on this day is additionally considered auspicious. Devotees donate clothes, food, or anything needed to Brahmins and people in need.
