Ashadha Purnima 2025: Ashadha Purnima is going to be celebrated on Thursday, July 10, 2025, and it is one of the holiest full moon days in the Hindu calendar. This day falls during the Shukla Paksha (the bright half of the lunar month) in the month of Ashadha. People believe that this day holds strong spiritual power and is perfect for prayers, fasting, and giving thanks to their spiritual guides. The full moon or Purnima Tithi begins with the moonrise at 7:20 PM, and that time is considered most suitable to start rituals and pujas.
Many people know Ashadha Purnima as Guru Purnima, the special day to thank and show love to Gurus or spiritual teachers. On this day, people say that taking your Guru’s blessings helps remove darkness from the mind and brings peace and wisdom. Disciples do Guru Puja on this day with full devotion and they also offer flowers, sweets, and prayers.
Guru Purnima 2025 Date and Time
| Event | Date and Time |
| Ashadha Purnima | Thursday, July 10, 2025 |
| Shukla Purnima Moonrise on Purnima | 07:20 PM |
| Purnima Tithi Begins | 01:36 AM on Jul 10, 2025 |
| Purnima Tithi Ends | 02:06 AM on Jul 11, 2025 |
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Vyasa Purnima and Sacred Rituals
Ashadha Purnima is also called Vyasa Purnima. It is believed to be the birthday of Maharishi Vedavyasa, the great sage who wrote the Mahabharata and put together the Vedas. His work has shaped Hindu knowledge and teachings in a huge way. Temples and spiritual groups organize special pujas in his name on this day. People remember his teachings and give respect for everything he gave to Indian scriptures.
Satyanarayan Puja
On every Purnima, including this one, people worship Lord Satyanarayan. They do the Satyanarayan Puja, which is a popular prayer done in many homes. Lord Satyanarayan is seen as a kind and caring form of Lord Vishnu.
- Kula Parampara: In this the devotees fast the whole day, and after the moon rises, they do the puja with family. This puja is said to bring good health, wealth, peace, and blessings from God. Some people also do this puja as part of a family tradition that has been passed down for many generations.
- Kokila Vrat: Other special ritual begins on Ashadha Purnima, called the Kokila Vrat. This vrat continues until Shravan Purnima and is mainly observed by women. Women keep this fast with hopes of having a happy married life, children, and overall prosperity in the home. The vrat is named after the bird kokila, or cuckoo. It involves stories, prayers, and rituals that are full of devotion and hope.
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Ashadha Purnima Rituals
- Take a holy bath during sunrise.
- Offer water to Lord Surya and the Tulsi plant.
- Perform Guru Puja or Vyasa Puja with flowers and sacred items.
- Read or listen to the Satyanarayan Katha.
- Observe Purnima Vrat and break the fast after moonrise.
- Begin Kokila Vrat with traditional prayers and offerings.
