Sawan Purnima 2025: Complete Guide to Puja, Charity and Fasting with the Auspicious Coincidence of Raksha Bandhan

The warm breezes of Sawan, the cool hues all around and the sweet sound of temple bells make the sacred festival of Sawan Purnima truly wondrous. This is not merely the full moon of the month but an occasion when boundless spiritual energy flows through nature and all living beings. This year, Sawan Purnima spans between August 8 and 9 and its significance is further enhanced as it coincides with the festival of Raksha Bandhan. This day offers a special opportunity for devotion, faith and charity.

Date and Auspicious Timings

• Sawan Shukla Purnima Tithi Begins: August 8, 2025, at 02:12 PM
• Purnima Tithi Ends: August 9, 2025, at 01:24 PM
• Commencement of Vrat (Fast): August 8, Friday
• Best Time for Bathing, Puja and Charity: August 9, Saturday

According to Hindu scriptures, a tithi's significance is determined by the sunrise. Therefore, the primary period for the sacred bath and worship on Purnima is considered to be on August 9.

Sawan Purnima Fast and Worship Method

The fast for Sawan Purnima will be observed on August 8. In the evening, at the time of moonrise (approximately 6:42 PM), offering Arghya (water libation) to Lord Shiva and the Moon is considered auspicious, as it brings mental peace and relief from ailments. The Significance of Rudrabhishek Performing Rudrabhishek on this day is also highly beneficial. Those who perform this ritual find that obstacles in their life are removed and their wishes are fulfilled.

Significance of Bathing and Charity

The entire month of Sawan is considered sacred but the Sawan Purnima tithi, with its traditions of charity and bathing, holds special importance. Bathing and performing acts of charity between 4:22 AM and 5:04 AM on August 9 is believed to wash away sins and accumulate meritorious deeds.

Auspicious Time and Yoga for Raksha Bandhan

The festival of Raksha Bandhan is also celebrated on Sawan Purnima. On August 9, there will be no Bhadra Dosha, ensuring that this sacred festival of brothers and sisters will be free from obstacles and full of blessings. The best time to tie the Rakhi will be from 5:47 AM to 01:24 PM on August 9.

Special Yogas of Sawan Purnima

Three special auspicious yogas are forming on this day:

• Saubhagya Yoga
• Shobhan Yoga
• Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga

These yogas are considered highly beneficial for any auspicious activities. Following this, Panchak will begin on August 10 and will last for five days, during which certain activities are traditionally avoided.

Important Details of Sawan Purnima 2025

Subject	Details
Purnima Tithi	Begins Aug 8 at 2:12 PM, Ends Aug 9 at 1:24 PM
Vrat Commencement	August 8, Friday
Time for Bathing & Charity	Aug 9, from 4:22 AM to 5:04 AM
Auspicious Time for Rakhi	Aug 9, from 5:47 AM to 1:24 PM
Special Yogas	Saubhagya, Shobhan and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga

This sacred confluence of Sawan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan presents a unique opportunity for devotees for faith, devotion and spiritual prosperity. The steady devotion, adherence to rules, fasting and charity on this day ensure happiness, peace, health benefits and prosperity in life. Heartfelt greetings to all devotees on this holy occasion.