Vaishakh Purnima 2025 Under Bhadra: What Devotees Must Know About Today’s Rituals

Sonali Singh
May 12
2 min read

Vaishakh Purnima 2025, on May 12th, is an important day in the Hindu calendar. It is also called Buddha Purnima. This day marks the full moon of the Vaishakh month. It is a special time for fasting, taking holy baths, giving to charity, and offering prayers. Falling under the shadow of Bhadra, this year’s observance still allows full ritual performance as Bhadra resides in the underworld (Patal Lok).

According to the spiritual platform sanatangyan, this auspicious day is revered for both its religious and astrological significance. Devotees believe that joining in the rituals today brings spiritual rewards. It also brings peace of mind and blessings from the divine.

The Significance of Vaishakh Purnima

Vaishakh Purnima is celebrated with great devotion in India and Nepal. It is very important in Sanatan Dharma, with many traditions passed down from ancient texts. In Hindu belief, Purnima (full moon) days are ideal for spiritual cleansing and connection with the divine. This Purnima is especially important as it marks the birth, enlightenment, and Nirvana of Lord Gautam Buddha, thus overlapping with Buddhist observances as well.

Devotees observe the following rituals:

Bathing in holy rivers like the Ganges
Offering prayers to Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Buddha, and Chandra Dev
Reading or listening to the Satyanarayan Katha
Performing pitra tarpan (ancestor offerings)
Donating essential items to the poor

According to sanatangyan, doing these rituals with a pure heart is believed to wash away past sins and help reach Vaikuntha, the eternal home of Lord Vishnu.

Important Timings and Rituals for 2025

Purnima Begins: 11th May at 6:55 PM
Fasting Day: 12th May (Udaya Tithi observed)
Puja Muhurat: 12th May from 11:51 AM to 12:45 PM
Moonrise for Arghya: 6:57 PM

After the midday puja to Vishnu and Lakshmi devotees are advised to offer arghya to the moon. They do this by mixing water, milk, and rice. While offering, they chant “Om Som Somaya Namah.” This ritual is believed to strengthen the Moon’s influence in one’s life. It also helps promote mental clarity.

Auspicious Yogas and the Influence of Bhadra

This Vaishakh Purnima is aligned with multiple yogas, enhancing its power:

Ravi Yoga: 5:33 AM to 6:17 AM
Budhaditya Yoga: All day
Varian Yoga: All day
Bhadra: From 5:33 AM to 9:14 AM (in Patal Lok)

Because Bhadra is not in the earthly realm, rituals can be conducted throughout the day without restriction. Sanatangyan explains that this assures devotees no spiritual harm will happen during their observance.

What to Donate on This Sacred Day

Charity plays a central role in Vaishakh Purnima celebrations. It is believed that giving with a clean heart brings blessings and protection from untimely death. It is recommended to donate the following items:

Water and clay pots
Food and fruits
Rice and sugar
Sattu (roasted gram flour)
Umbrellas and hand fans

As per sanatangyan, such donations purify the soul and multiply good karma, uplifting one's spiritual and material life.

Vaishakh Purnima 2025, with its special alignment of yogas and Bhadra in Patal Lok, offers a great chance for spiritual growth. Devotees can perform rituals for Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Buddha, along with acts of charity. These practices help bring divine blessings, peace of mind, and spiritual cleansing. By observing this day with sincerity and devotion, one follows ancient traditions that bring both spiritual rewards and divine grace.