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When is Vaishakh Purnima 2025? Know the Sacred Date and Puja Vidhi

Vaishakh Purnima is a sacred full moon celebrated with devotion, fasting, and charity, honouring Lord Vishnu and Gautama Buddha, and believed to bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment.
Vaishakh Purnima

Full moon of the month of Vaishakh is considered extremely auspicious in Hinduism. (Photo: Canva)

Purnima or full moon of the month of Vaishakh is considered extremely auspicious in Hinduism. Snan (ritualistic bathing for spiritual purification), daan (charity), and performing rituals on this day are believed to bring peace, happiness, and prosperity into one’s life. One of the most important aspect of this day is the special worship of Lord Vishnu, and it also marks the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha. According to Drik Panchang, "People worship Lord Satyanarayana, an extremely benevolent form of Lord Vishnu, and observe Satyanarayana fasting on Purnima day."
It also states, "Many communities observe one day fast on Purnima Tithi according to their Kul Parampara. Kul Paramparas are family traditions passed from generation to generation."

When is Vaishakh Purnima this year?

In Hinduism, the observance of fasts and festivals is based on the sunrise timing of the lunar date (tithi). The day on which the Purnima tithi prevails at sunrise is considered the day of the festival. Based on this, Vaishakh Purnima Vrat will be observed on 12 May 2025.
The moonrise on 12 May will occur at 5:59 PM, which is the traditional time to offer arghya to the moon.

Rituals for Worship on Vaishakh Purnima

  • If you wish to fast or perform worship on this day, follow this simple method:
  • Wake up early in the morning and bathe using water mixed with Ganga Jal.
  • After bathing, offer water to the Sun (Surya Dev) and chant the Aditya mantras.
  • Light a ghee lamp in front of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
  • Offer fruits, flowers, kheer, panchamrit, etc.
  • Donate food, clothes, or money to the needy during the day.
  • Feed a Brahmin or help a poor person.
  • Completely abstain from tamasic foods such as meat, garlic, and onions on this day.
  • Spend the day immersed in religious activities, devotional singing, and meditation.

What is the Significance of Vaishakh Purnima?

This is the second full moon of the year and comes after Narasimha Jayanti. According to Drik Panchang, "All Purnima days have something special to celebrate for. Buddha Jayanti falls on Vaishakha Purnima day and this day is celebrated as birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha."
According to mythology, worship performed with a pure heart on this day fulfils all desires and removes obstacles from life.
Disclaimer: This article is based on popular beliefs. Times Now is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information and facts provided here.
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