Discover the divine importance of Vaishakh Purnima and the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on this sacred full moon day.
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Vaishakh Purnima is one of the most sacred full moon days in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to Lord Vishnu (in His Satyanarayan form) and Goddess Lakshmi. This divine day falls in the month of Vaishakh during the Shukla Paksha (the bright lunar fortnight).
In 2025, Vaishakh Purnima will be celebrated on Monday, May 12.
Purnima Tithi Begins: May 11, 2025 – 08:01 PM
Purnima Tithi Ends: May 12, 2025 – 10:25 PM
Moonrise: 06:52 PM on May 12
According to Sanatan Dharma, taking a holy bath, observing a fast, and performing charity on this day grants blessings equivalent to visiting all sacred pilgrimages. Devotees worship Lord Satyanarayan with deep devotion and listen to the Satyanarayan Katha, seeking prosperity, peace, and divine protection.
| Ritual / Muhurat | Time |
|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:04 AM – 04:46 AM |
| Morning Sandhya (Prayer) | 04:25 AM – 05:28 AM |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:46 AM – 12:40 PM |
| Vijay Muhurat | 02:28 PM – 03:22 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat (Dusk) | 06:57 PM – 07:18 PM |
| Evening Sandhya | 06:58 PM – 08:01 PM |
| Amrit Kaal | 11:18 PM – 01:05 AM (May 13) |
| Nishita Muhurat (Midnight) | 11:52 PM – 12:34 AM (May 13) |
| Ravi Yoga | 05:28 AM – 06:17 AM |
These timings are considered spiritually charged moments for prayer, meditation, and ritual observances.
Vaishakh Purnima marks the full moon of the Vaishakh month, the second month in the Hindu lunar calendar. The day holds immense spiritual significance and is observed across India with great devotion.
It is believed that on this sacred day, Lord Satyanarayan blesses devotees who perform puja and fasting with faith and purity.
Interestingly, this day also marks the birth anniversary of Lord Gautama Buddha, making it doubly special—it is celebrated by Hindus as Vaishakh Purnima and by Buddhists as Buddha Purnima.
Vaishakh Purnima is a day of divine blessings, spiritual purification, and renewal of faith.
Devotees worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, observe fasts, and listen to the Satyanarayan Katha, which narrates the glories of truth, devotion, and divine grace.
It is believed that:
Fasting on this day pleases Lord Vishnu and removes sins from previous lives.
Donating food, clothes, or essentials brings prosperity and spiritual merit.
Offering Arghya (sacred water) to the moon at night attracts wealth, peace, and happiness into one’s home.
Even if one cannot fast, performing charity with a pure heart on this day is considered extremely auspicious.
Performing the Purnima Puja properly helps invoke divine blessings and peace. Here’s the traditional way to perform it:
Wake up during Brahma Muhurat (around 4 AM) and bathe with devotion.
If possible, take a dip in the Ganga or any holy river.
If not, mix Gangajal in your bathwater and purify yourself at home.
Offer Arghya to the Sun God at sunrise.
Take a vow to observe the Vaishakh Purnima fast (Vrat).
Place a wooden chowki facing east and cover it with a yellow cloth.
Sprinkle Gangajal to purify the space.
Place idols or pictures of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Ganesha.
Perform Achaman (sipping water while chanting “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”).
Begin with Lord Ganesha’s worship, offering flowers, roli, and grass (durva).
Apply turmeric-sandal paste to Lord Vishnu and kumkum-turmeric to Goddess Lakshmi.
Offer janeu (sacred thread), rice grains, flowers, and garlands to the deities.
Light incense sticks and a diya (lamp) on the right side of the altar.
Offer bhog (prasad) — panchamrit, fruits, panjiri, bananas, and sweets.
Always include Tulsi leaves for Lord Vishnu.
Do not offer Tulsi to Lord Ganesha.
Conclude the puja with aarti and distribute prasad among family and devotees.
Bathing in sacred waters on this day is said to wash away sins and open the door to moksha (liberation).
Even if you cannot visit a pilgrimage site, bathing with faith at home while invoking Lord Vishnu’s name grants similar merit.
Giving in charity on Vaishakh Purnima is one of the most powerful acts of devotion.
Donating food, clothes, ghee, grains, fruits, or money pleases Lord Vishnu and brings lasting peace and abundance.
🪶 “A single act of charity on Vaishakh Purnima equals countless good deeds.”
Vaishakh Purnima is a reminder to live truthfully, give selflessly, and remain devoted to the divine.
By observing fasts, performing puja, and engaging in charity, one invites the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi — ensuring peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth for the entire household.
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