
The upcoming Bhadrapad Purnima on 7 september 2025 is no ordinary full moon day. It coincides with a total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), making it a spiritually charged day for devotees. Here’s everything you need to know – from Sutak timings to Puja Muhurat and Vrat Paran details.
1. Why This purnima Is Extra Special
- Purnima marks the conclusion of a lunar month and the start of a new one.
- On this day, Hindus observe holy baths, Satyanarayan Puja, fasting, and charity.
- This year, purnima coincides with a rare total lunar eclipse, intensifying its spiritual impact.
2. Significance of Sutak During Lunar Eclipse
- According to Hindu traditions, Sutak is a period of spiritual restriction that begins nine hours before a lunar eclipse.
- During this time, worship, cooking, eating, and temple visits are prohibited.
- Devotees complete their rituals before Sutak to gain full spiritual merit.
3. Chandra Grahan Timings in India
- Date: 7 september 2025
- Eclipse Begins: 9:58 PM
- Eclipse Ends: 1:26 AM (8 september 2025)
- Sutak Begins: 7 september 2025, 12:57 PM
4. purnima Puja & Snan Muhurat
Performing rituals before the Sutak ensures they are auspicious.
- Purnima Snan Muhurat: 7 september 2025, 04:31 AM – 05:16 AM
- Purnima Puja Muhurat: 7 september 2025, 07:36 AM – 12:19 PM
- Moonrise: 7 september 2025, 06:26 PM
5. Rules for Observing the Fast (Vrat)
- The fast begins on purnima morning and continues through the eclipse.
- Food and water should be avoided during Sutak and Grahan.
- Devotees can chant mantras like “Om Namo Narayanaya” or read holy scriptures quietly at home.
6. Vrat Paran – Breaking the Fast
- Vrat Paran (concluding the fast) should be done after the eclipse ends.
- On 8 september 2025, devotees can perform purification rituals and break their fast at an auspicious time, post-Grahan.
7. Spiritual Benefits of Observing Correct Rituals
Following Sutak rules and completing puja before the eclipse:
- Removes negative energies.
- Brings prosperity and good health.
- Strengthens spiritual connection and grants divine blessings.