- By Kashish Rai
- Sat, 10 May 2025 11:11 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Purnima May 2025: Vaishakh Purnima, the full moon day in the Hindu month of Vaishakha (April–May), holds deep spiritual importance for both Hindus and Buddhists. Devotees usually observe a fast on this day to seek spiritual growth and cleanse their sins. This full moon is especially significant as it marks the birth anniversary of Lord Vishnu’s ninth incarnation, Gautam Buddha. It is also believed that Ved Vyas began composing the Mahabharata on Vaishakha Purnima. Additionally, this day marks the beginning of the month of Jyestha, which is often regarded as unfavourable for certain rituals and activities in Hindu traditions. This year, Vaishakh Purnima will be observed on 12th May 2025.
Check out all the significant details regarding the date, time, shubh muhurat, significance and rituals of Vaishakh Purnima below:
Purnima May 2025: Vaishakh Purnima Date And Time
- Vaishakh Purnima 2025 Date: 12th May 2025, Monday
- Purnima Tithi Begins: 08:01 PM, 11th May 2025
- Purnima Tithi Ends: 10:25 PM, 12th May 2025
Purnima May 2025: Shubh Muhurat
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:51 AM to 12:45 PM
- Amrit Kaal: 11:18 PM to 01:05 AM, May 13
- Ravi Yog: 05:32 AM to 06:17 AM
- Nishita Muhurat: 11:56 PM to 12:38 AM, May 13
Purnima May 2025: Vaishakh Purnima Significance
The fifteenth of Shukla Paksha is the full moon every month. However, Vaishakh Purnima is especially spiritually significant because the month of Vaishakh is very sacred according to Hinduism. Fasting on this day is said to bring fortune and strong health. Satya Narayan Puja is performed by devotees to attain the blessings of Lord Vishnu and prayers are also offered to Dharmaraja to overcome the fear of premature death or akaal mrityu. Worship on this day is believed to purify sins and bring spiritual wellness.
As per the Hindu legends, Lord Krishna once suggested his friend Sudama to fast on Vaishakh Purnima to obtain wealth and prosperity. Therefore, the day represents not only piety but also opulence. Vaishakha Purnima is also observed as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti, the birthday of Gautam Buddha. It is a very important day for Buddhists as well, representing aspects of enlightenment and peace. Also, Tamil Hindus celebrate this day as Chitra Pournami.
While Vaishakh Purnima marks Satyanarayan Puja for Hindus, Buddhists celebrate this sacred day as Budh Purnima - the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha. (Image Source: Canva)
Purnima May 2025: Vaishakh Purnima Rituals
On Vaishakha Purnima, devotees start the day early in the morning by taking a bath and wearing clean garments in preparation for the sacred rituals. The rituals begin with worship of Lord Vishnu and Lord Hanuman and praying for their good wishes of success and happiness. The morning rituals also involve making offerings of arghya (water offering) to the Sun God and reciting the Surya Mantra or chanting 'Om Suryaya Namah' to attract positive energy and divine blessings into the day.
Worship of Lord Satyanarayana and Goddess Lakshmi is also performed on this day. The Satyanarayan Katha is read as part of the ritual. Devotees make bhog (holy food offering) and offer it to the deities, along with offerings of fruits, banana leaves, supari, incense sticks, mauli (holy thread) and sandalwood paste.
At night, devotees worship the Moon God by offering arghya with water and milk. It is highly rewarding to perform the acts of charity on this day. Donating a vessel full of uncooked food (kaccha anna) on Vaishakh Purnima is considered very auspicious and aids in the purification of sins and earning good karma.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)