As the holy month of Sawan (Shravan) nears its conclusion, devotees across India are preparing for Sawan Purnima 2025, a day of great spiritual significance. This full moon not only marks the final day of the Shravan month but also coincides with the celebration of Raksha Bandhan, making it a doubly auspicious occasion. Devotees observe fasts, perform sacred baths (snan), and conduct elaborate pujas to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
📆 When is Sawan Purnima 2025?
- Purnima Tithi begins: August 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
- Purnima Tithi ends: August 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
According to the Hindu Panchang, since the Purnima tithi is active during the evening of August 8, the vrat and puja should be observed on this day itself. Meanwhile, snan-daan rituals and charitable offerings are best performed the next morning, on August 9, before the tithi ends.
🛕 Spiritual Importance of Sawan Purnima
Sawan Purnima is revered as a spiritually potent day for the worship of both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. The belief is that by observing fast and performing rituals on this day, devotees can cleanse their karmas, attain inner peace, and invite divine blessings into their lives.
This Purnima also falls on Raksha Bandhan, reinforcing the themes of protection, devotion, and familial bonds. While sisters tie rakhis to pray for their brothers’ well-being, worshippers seek divine protection and guidance from the deities.
🕉️ How to Perform Vishnu Abhishek with Shankh (Conch Shell)
One of the most sacred rituals on Sawan Purnima is performing abhishek of Lord Vishnu using a Shankh. Here’s how you can do it:
🔹 Required Items:
- A clean conch shell (shankh)
- Tulsi leaves
- Akshat (unbroken rice)
- Fragrant flowers (white/yellow)
- Kesar-milk or pure water
- Fresh fruits and sweets
- Ghee lamp (diya) and incense
🔹 Ritual Steps:
- Place an idol or image of Lord Vishnu on a clean altar.
- Fill the shankh with kesar-milk, Akshat, and flower petals.
- Gently pour the contents of the shankh over the idol while chanting:
“Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” - Offer tulsi leaves and light a ghee diya.
- Conclude with Vishnu aarti and distribute prasad.
The shankh is a symbol of purity and Vishnu’s presence. Performing abhishek with it is believed to wash away negativity and invite prosperity.
🕉️ Shiva Puja on Sawan Purnima
Since this day also belongs to Lord Shiva, devotees also:
- Offer Panchamrit, belpatra, and Ganga jal on a Shiva Lingam.
- Chant Om Namah Shivaya and the powerful Mahamrityunjaya Mantra.
- Perform evening aarti and meditate during Brahma Muhurat if possible.
🌕 Chandra Puja: Offering to the Full Moon
- After sunset on August 8 (around 7:20 PM), devotees offer arghya (water offering) to the moon god (Chandra Dev).
- This is believed to bring peace of mind, enhance emotional balance, and fulfill long-standing desires.
🎁 Snan-Daan & Charity (August 9, 2025)
The day following the vrat—August 9—is ideal for completing the rituals with a sacred bath and donating items such as:
- White clothes
- Sugar, rice, or milk
- Silver items or money to the needy
Donating during the Purnima tithi is said to amplify the blessings received from the vrat and puja.
📌 Sawan Purnima 2025 – Rituals At a Glance
| 🗓️ Date | 🕰️ Time/Action |
|---|---|
| Aug 8 (Fri) | Begin fast (vrat), perform Shiva-Vishnu puja |
| Aug 8 (Evening) | Perform Chandra arghya |
| Aug 9 (Sat) | Early morning snan-daan & charity |