Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Sawan Purnima 2025: Auspicious Date for Rituals and Raksha Bandhan
Sawan Purnima, a special day in the Hindu calendar, is happening on August 9, 2025, marking the end of the holy month of Sawan.
People fast on August 8th.
On August 9th, it's time for ritual bathing (Snan) and giving to charity (Daan) to bring good luck.
It's also Raksha Bandhan, when sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers' wrists.
Prayers and offering to the moon are important on the evening of the 8th, and the day is considered very auspicious for spiritual growth and good fortune.
Sawan Purnima, marking the end of Sawan, falls on August 9, 2025.
The Sawan Purnima Vrat will be observed on August 8th.
Rituals of Snan and Daan are recommended for August 9th.
Offering Arghya to the moon should be done on the evening of August 8th.
Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Sawan Purnima, August 9th.
- Who
- Hindus
- What
- Sawan Purnima date and related rituals, including Snan, Daan, and the Raksha Bandhan celebration.
- When
- August 8-9, 2025
- Where
- Information is based on Hindu traditions.
- Why
- To mark the end of Sawan and perform auspicious rituals.
- Purnima Tithi Start
- August 8th at 2:12 PM
- Purnima Tithi End
- August 9th at 1:24 PM
- Sawan Purnima Vrat
- August 8th
- Snan & Daan
- August 9th
- Raksha Bandhan
- August 9th
- Abhijit Muhurat
- 12:00 PM – 12:53 PM
