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


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.

 

 

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