Shravana Purnima is an important Hindu festival. In 2025, it will fall on Saturday, 9 August. This day is observed on the full moon of the Shravana month, which usually comes in July or August. It holds cultural and religious value across India.
Facts and Timings
| Details | Information |
| Date | 09 August 2025 (Saturday) |
| Purnima Tithi Begins | 08 August 2025, 2:12 PM |
| Purnima Tithi Ends | 09 August 2025, 01:23 AM |
Why Shravana Purnima is Special
This day has many meanings across regions. Here are some important observances:
- Raksha Bandhan: Sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers’ wrists. It shows love and a promise of protection.
- Yajurveda Upakarma: Brahmins perform rituals to renew their Vedic learning.
- Nariyal Purnima: Fisherfolk in coastal areas worship Lord Varuna and offer coconuts to the sea.
- Balev / Kajari Purnima: Farmers in parts of North India begin sowing wheat and barley
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Things to do and not to do on Shravana Purnima
| Things to Do | Things Not to Do |
| Worship and Rituals: | Dietary Restrictions: |
| Perform special pujas for Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. | Consume tamasic foods like onion, garlic, eggs, and meat. |
| Observe a fast (Vrat) for spiritual purification and to honor deities. | Drink alcohol or use tobacco. |
| Take a holy bath in a sacred river like the Ganges. | Eat leafy vegetables, brinjal, or radishes. |
| Perform Upakarma or Yagnopaveetam (sacred thread ceremony). | Other Practices to Avoid: |
| Chant mantras such as the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra. | Cut hair or nails. |
| Offer a mixture of milk, ghee, curd, Ganga water, and honey (Panchamrit) to a Shiv Linga. | Use harsh or negative language. |
| Charity and Kindness: | Speak ill of others or engage in gossip. |
| Engage in acts of charity and donate to those in need. | Be extravagant or indulge in material pleasures. |
| Feed Brahmins or the less fortunate. | |
| Personal and Spiritual Practices: | |
| Maintain a sattvic (pure and wholesome) lifestyle. | |
| Practice meditation and yoga. | |
| Read scriptures and religious texts. | |
| Maintain celibacy. | |
| Engage in positive and mindful speech. |
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Shravana Purnima connects faith, family, and tradition. It brings people together in prayer and celebration. With different meanings in each region, it remains one of the most widely observed festivals in India.
