Ashwin Purnima 2025: Religious and Astrological Significance
By Pt. Sanjeev Sharma
Auspicious Timings, Yogas, Snan-Daan, Vrat and Ritual Significance
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Ashwin Purnima, observed on the full moon day of the month of Ashwin in the Hindu calendar, carries immense sacredness and deep spiritual value. This festival emphasizes purification, worship, fasting and charity. It is celebrated as a day for worshipping Lord Satyanarayan, Chandra Dev and Goddess Lakshmi with devotion. Devotees seek blessings for mental peace, prosperity, health and a balanced spiritual and material life.
Date and Time of Ashwin Purnima 2025
- Start of Purnima Tithi: 12:23 PM on October 6, 2025
This is the official starting point of the full moon day. From this time onwards, all significant rituals and observances may begin. - End of Purnima Tithi: 9:16 AM on October 7, 2025
This denotes the conclusion of the sacred period. All major charity, bathing and puja should ideally be done before this time. - Moonrise: 5:27 PM on October 6, 2025
The moonrise, showing the full brilliant form of the full moon, is considered the foremost moment of worship. Offerings of arghya are made at this time. - Moonset: 6:14 AM on October 7, 2025
Until the moon sets, its beneficial and spiritually healing rays influence devotees and enhance the potency of observances.
Auspicious Muhurats on Ashwin Purnima 2025
- Brahma Muhurat (4:39 AM to 5:28 AM):
The early spiritual timeframe most suited for sacred baths, chanting of mantras, yoga and meditation. It is said that merits earned during this hour surpass those of any other time. - Abhijit Muhurat (11:45 AM to 12:32 PM):
It is considered the most favorable time of midday. This muhurat is free from malefic planetary influences and hence is excellent for starting puja, vrats or important rituals. - Nishita Muhurat (11:45 PM to 12:34 AM):
The quietude of midnight enhances meditation and devotion. This muhurat is best for worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, granting divine blessings for stability and wealth.
Astrological Highlights
- Special Planetary Combination: The presence of Rahu, Mars and Jupiter form the Work Triangle Yoga, which is astrologically significant. It influences destiny, resilience and karmic determination.
- Yoga Change: The day begins with Vriddhi Yoga, lasting until 1:24 PM, promising growth, expansion and material success. Following that, Dhruva Yoga prevails, symbolizing stability, perseverance and longer-lasting achievements.
- Nakshatra Influence: Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra remains active until 4:01 AM the following morning. It is favorable for spiritual devotion, ritual worship, charitable work and self-discipline.
Fasting and Ritual Observances
- Fasting Rules: Devotees either refrain completely from food or observe a sattvic diet of fruits, milk or water until after moon worship. It is meant to purify both physical and mental states.
- Satyanarayan Puja: Tradition prescribes the performance of Satyanarayan Puja with detailed rituals, storytelling (katha) and distribution of prasad. This is seen as a must-do ritual on Ashwin Purnima.
- Moon Worship: At moonrise, devotees offer arghya (water or milk with flowers) to Chandra Dev, chanting mantras for wellness, health and longevity.
- Lakshmi Puja: Evening rituals include the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Lamps are lit, flowers are offered and prayers for financial stability and harmony are performed.
Bhadra and Panchak Observances
- Bhadra Period: From 12:23 PM to 10:53 PM on October 6. It is traditionally inauspicious for initiating new ventures or ceremonies but devotional worship remains permissible.
- Panchak: Lasts the entire day. It is advised not to perform certain acts such as starting house construction or major investments but puja, meditation or fasting rituals may proceed unhindered.
Importance of Bathing and Charity
- Brahma Muhurat Bathing: Ritual bathing in this timeframe purifies the body-soul and is said to erase karmic sins.
- Ideal Bathing Time: Between 9:13 AM and 1:37 PM is highly beneficial for ritual bathing and acts of daan (charity).
- Amrit-Sarvottam Muhurat Bathing and Charity (12:09 to 1:37 PM): Devotees are strongly advised to bathe and then donate food, clothes or grains to the needy. This act purifies the soul and generates merit that multiplies over time.
Spiritual Significance of Ashwin Purnima
- Peace of Mind: The fast and rituals bring inner stability and calm.
- Wealth and Prosperity: Worship of Goddess Lakshmi attracts material abundance.
- Health and Purity: Ritual baths remove diseases and cleanse the body.
- Spiritual Growth: Satyanarayan Puja and moon worship lead the devotee towards devotion, dharma and liberation.
- Compassion through Charity: Acts of daan reflect the message of humility, equality and human service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: When exactly is Ashwin Purnima in 2025?
A: On Monday, October 6, 2025, beginning at 12:23 PM and ending at 9:16 AM on October 7.
Q2: What time is the moonrise and moonset on this day?
A: Moonrise is at 5:27 PM on October 6 and moonset is at 6:14 AM on October 7.
Q3: Which yogas and nakshatra are significant on this day?
A: Vriddhi Yoga till 1:24 PM, then Dhruva Yoga and Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra till 4:01 AM.
Q4: What are the core rituals of this festival?
A: Fast, Satyanarayan ritual, moon worship with arghya and evening Lakshmi puja.
Q5: How does Ashwin Purnima benefit devotees spiritually and materially?
A: It grants peace of mind, health and prosperity, purifies karma and nurtures compassion through fasting, bathing, worship and charity.
