- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 11 Mar 2025 01:27 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Gaura Purnima 2025 Date: Gaura Purnima is a significant Vaishnava festival that commemorates the birth of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. This celebration takes place on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Falgun. The term Gaura Purnima translates to Golden Full Moon, which is a nod to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. On this day, devotees come together to honour Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's legacy and teachings. This year, Gaura Purnima will be observed on 14th March 2025.
Check out the timings, significance and rituals associated with Gaura Purnima or Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti below:
Gaura Purnima 2025: Date And Time
- Gaura Purnima 2025 Date: 14th March 2025
- Purnima Tithi Begins: 10:35 AM, 13th March 2025
- Purnima Tithi Ends: 12:23 PM, 14th March 2025
Gaura Purnima 2025: Significance
Gaura Purnima is a significant festival for Gaudiya Vaishnavas, commemorating the arrival of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. According to Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, Lord Sri Krishna manifested as Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu to initiate the Sankirtana Movement. Born to Sri Jagannath Mishra and Srimati Sachidevi in 1486 AD, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's appearance is celebrated on the full moon day of the Falgun or Phalguna month.
Scriptures foretell Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's incarnation to promote collective chanting of the Lord's Holy Name, achieving spiritual perfection, and combating the negative effects of the current age. Vedic literature praises Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu as the kindest incarnation, freely sharing the method to free the soul from Maya's grip without restrictions or discrimination. His teachings emphasise devotion, equality and spiritual growth, inspiring countless devotees to follow in his footsteps.
Gaura Purnima honours Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, who was born between 1486 and 1534 and played a significant role in Vaishnava tradition. (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Gaura Purnima 2025: Rituals
The rituals at the ISKCON Temple begin with a vibrant Pallakki Utsava, where devotees parade the Utsava Deities of Sri Sri Nitai Gauranga (Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Nityananda Prabhu) in a beautifully decorated Pallakki. Accompanied by loud kirtans, the procession is followed by an elaborate abhisheka ceremony, where the Deities are lavishly bathed in a mixture of panchamrita, panchagavya and fruit juices. Devotees also recite Brahma-Samhita prayers, worshiping the Lord with devotion.
The celebrations continue with a grand arati, featuring the iconic Gaura aarti song by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura. The devotees then chant Purusha Sukta prayers while bathing the Deities in holy water from 108 kalashas. The ceremony concludes with a pushpa vrishti (shower of fragrant flowers) and a special offering of 56 dishes (chappan bhog) to the Deities. The evening ends with a serene Shayana arati, singing Sri Sachi Tanayashtakam in praise of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)
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